Patient's question:
My boy, who is 6 years old, initially had a slight sore throat. I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. At the same time, he has now developed high fever that won't go down. Please advise: How should I treat my child's severe tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. If the child's sore throat is severe, pain relievers can be administered based on the situation. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics. Physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5°C. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, with a focus on liquid foods.