Patient's question:
My little girl is 8 years old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat and found that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, it seemed like her low-grade fever never went away. I would like to ask: How can we effectively treat pediatric tonsillitis with high fever?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. If a child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injections can also be used. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be given. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics, and physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5°C. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children who experience recurrent episodes. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is recommended.