Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat pediatric tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has severe throat pain, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. If fever is present, antipyretic drugs can also be administered. In cases of high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention promptly. If there is a history of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is preferred.