Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed severe coughing and seemed to have a low-grade fever that never subsided. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with high fever be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.