Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. I noticed that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well, and he had a slight fever and no energy. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis with high fever in children?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 yields good results. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used. Symptomatic medications can be injected into the tonsils, and the efficacy is also quite good. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be administered. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children who experience recurrent episodes. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.