Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and he also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: How should children with tonsillitis and fever be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt lavage or intratonsillar drug injection can be used. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be applied. Persistent fever in children should be treated with antipyretics, and physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures below 38.5°C. These methods are commonly used in the current treatment of tonsillitis. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet focused on light foods. Rest and avoiding fatigue are also essential.