Question
Dear reader, my daughter is currently 3 years old. Initially, she complained of pain when drinking water and her throat felt sore. I noticed that her coughing seemed more severe as well. She has also had a slight fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and high fever be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis and can be chosen appropriately. Regional treatments can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If a child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to administer painkillers according to the situation. For fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be cooled physically, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the medication is ineffective and the symptoms recur, surgical treatment is recommended. Pay attention to a light diet during treatment and consume mainly liquid foods.