Question
My daughter is 5 years old. She recently started saying that drinking water is painful and her throat feels sore. I’ve noticed that her coughing has also become more severe, and she’s been running a slight fever. How should high fever in children with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their child under a doctor’s guidance to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Local irrigation or spray medications can also be used, and symptomatic medications can be injected into the tonsils, which are all effective treatments. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers can be administered, and physical cooling(physical cooling) can be used for low fevers. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis has a tendency to recur, so if similar symptoms occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, it is also important to arrange reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.