Patient's question:
My male child, who is 5 years old, first mentioned that he felt pain when swallowing. Upon observation, he also had mild coughing, and he had been slightly feverish for a while. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis with high fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be selected as appropriate. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injection drugs can also be used. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be administered. Children with low-grade fever should be physically cooled down, and if the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, they should seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.