Patient's question:
My son is 4 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please advise on how to treat a child's tonsillitis effectively when they are crying?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has a good effect. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, suitable for children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Rest should also be ensured to avoid fatigue.