Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts even when he drinks water, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should I treat my child's tonsillitis and fever?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used, and symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils, all of which have proven effective. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use analgesics to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. For cases with multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.