Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 8 months old, just starting out. She says even drinking water feels painful in her throat. She also found that her cough seems quite severe, and it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away either. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with high fever be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. If the symptoms are mainly characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. It is advisable to maintain a light diet during daily life and focus on a liquid diet during the treatment period.