Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when trying to drink water. He noticed it accompanied by mild coughing, and he had been slightly feverish all along. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with fever be treated?Doctor's answer:
To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and intratonsillar medication can be combined. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use pain-relieving medications to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic medications can be taken orally. In addition to these medication-based treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consider surgery for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focused on light and easy-to-digest foods. Additionally, sufficient rest should be ensured to avoid fatigue.