Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 9 months old, just started, felt a sore throat when talking, found that coughing seems to be more severe, and it seems like a low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How can the treatment for tonsillitis and fever in children be effective?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 has shown good efficacy. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be combined. For severe sore throat, appropriate analgesics may be administered. If fever is present, cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature: physical cooling is recommended for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral antipyretics can be given for temperatures above 38.5°C. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is essential to ensure the child stays warm to prevent symptoms from worsening due to cold exposure.