Question

My daughter is 7 years old and has recently been experiencing symptoms like a sore throat, cough, and fever, which might be due to tonsillitis causing a high fever. How should it be treated?

Answer

Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be considered for treatment, along with local treatments such as gargling to enhance efficacy. If there is severe throat pain, painkillers may be considered. For fever, physical cooling can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, and oral fever-reducing medication can be taken if it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Tonsillitis tends to recur easily, and if the condition persists, surgical treatment may be considered. It is recommended that parents pay attention to the disease and seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Pay attention to prevention and health care in daily life.