Patient's question:
My little girl, who is 6 years old, initially said she had a sore throat. It was discovered that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, she now has a high fever that doesn't seem to go down. Please advise: How should one treat a child with tonsillitis and a high fever?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily involves antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has proven effective. Additionally, local medication sprays or laser treatment can be administered. For sore throat, children can be given pain relievers, and if they have persistent fever, parents can provide fever-reducing medications or take them to the hospital immediately. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if a child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider early surgery. During the treatment period, a light diet should be maintained, with a focus on liquid foods.