Patient's question:
My boy, who is 5 years old, initially said he had pain when swallowing. He was noticed to have severe coughing. At the same time, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat pediatric tonsillitis with high fever?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic medications are commonly used to treat tonsillitis and can be selected as appropriate. Alternatively, topical treatments such as tonsillar crypt lavage or intratonsillar medication can be used. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medications may be considered. Children with feverish symptoms can take fever-reducing drugs. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis is known for its recurrent nature. If such episodes occur, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. After recovery, it is recommended to encourage appropriate physical activity to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.