Question
Dear doctor, my daughter is currently 6 years old. Initially, she had a slight pain in her throat, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Moreover, she has a persistent high fever that doesn’t seem to go away. How should a child with sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
It is appropriate to administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. While taking the medication, some local treatments can also be performed, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, to consolidate the treatment effect. For children with pronounced symptoms of throat pain, analgesic drugs can be used. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of antipyretic medication is recommended. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. In cases where there is a recurrence of inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. At the same time, it is also important to pay attention to giving the child a reasonable diet and sleep habits to help the disease recover as soon as possible.