Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is currently 6 years old and has recently started feeling throat pain, to the point where even drinking water is uncomfortable. She also has a persistent cough and high fever. What should be the treatment for a child’s tonsillitis with high fever?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment can be adopted, such as using anti-inflammatory medications, performing local irrigation or local drug spraying. Additionally, corresponding medications can be injected into the tonsils. In certain situations, such as when the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be used, and physical cooling methods can be employed for low-grade fevers. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the medication treatment is ineffective and symptoms recur frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is mainly necessary to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.