Patient's question:
Boy, already 5 years old. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed that it was accompanied by mild coughing, and at the same time, he had a low fever. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with fever be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given based on the child's symptoms. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. When necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be selected based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be given. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider early surgery. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-warmed to prevent further worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.