Patient's question:
My son, who is 8 years old, initially said that he felt pain when swallowing. I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and he also had a low fever. Could you please advise on how to effectively treat tonsillitis with fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be selected to enhance efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen according to the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.