Question
My daughter is 9 years old. She recently started complaining of pain when swallowing and drinking water. She has a severe cough and a bit of a fever, lacking in energy. How should we treat her tonsillitis and high fever effectively?
Answer
For effective treatment of children with tonsillitis and high fever, it is recommended to choose symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s supervision, including regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If there is a sore throat, painkillers can be administered to the child. If the child continues to have a fever, apply fever-reducing medications promptly. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. During this period, make sure the child gets enough rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.