Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then he started coughing violently. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with sore throat be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For sore throat, pain relievers can also be given to the child. If the child still has a fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, emergency medical attention is necessary. For repeated acute severe cases or those with 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 vegetables and fruits.