Patient's question:
My daughter is 8 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that her cough seemed more severe as well. Additionally, she had a low fever. Please advise: How should pediatric tonsillitis with high fever be diagnosed and treated?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 treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If the sore throat is particularly severe, appropriate analgesics can be administered. Some children may also experience fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention must be sought. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is essential to ensure proper warmth for the child to prevent exacerbation of symptoms due to cold exposure.