Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt sore throat even when drinking water, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: How should a child with tonsillitis and high fever be treated?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 according to symptoms. While taking medication, local treatments can also be applied, such as rinsing or direct medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. Additionally, if fever is present, fever-reducing drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. The above are common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds and further inflammation of the tonsils.