Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he said his throat hurt even when he drank water. He noticed that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well, and it appeared he had a low-grade fever that hadn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with fever be treated properly for a child?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents consult a doctor to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication may also be used. If the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be given based on the situation. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics, and physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5°C. For cases with multiple acute episodes or complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm to prevent further worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.