Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Also, he had been running a low fever. I would like to ask: How should I treat tonsillitis with high fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. Pain relievers can also be given to the child based on their condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also use fever-reducing medications or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery at an early stage. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold, which could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.