Patient's question:
Boy, already 4 years old. At first, he felt sore in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated when it's very painful?Doctor's answer:
Currently in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which is quite effective. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt lavage or intratonsillar medication injections. If the child has severe throat pain, appropriate analgesics can be given. Persistent fever in the child warrants timely use of antipyretic drugs, while those below 38.5°C can be managed with physical cooling. All of the above are common treatment methods. However, if the child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical intervention as early as possible. During this period, ensure the child gets sufficient rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.