Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started primary school. At first, he said his throat hurt even when drinking water. He found that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should pharyngitis with tonsillitis in young children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be administered. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-warmed to prevent the symptoms from worsening due to catching a cold.