Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, in elementary school. At first, he said he had a sore throat. It was noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and he also had a low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with fever in children be treated.Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. While systemic treatment is administered, local therapies can also be chosen to enhance the therapeutic effect. These methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. When necessary, such as when a child experiences severe sore throat, pain relievers can be administered. If the child also has a fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken on a case-by-case basis. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If such cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.