Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows things, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. At the same time, he has a slight fever and lacks energy. Could you please tell me: How should pediatric tonsillitis with fever be treated?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotic medications, or local rinsing or topical sprays can be applied. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for treatment, all of which are effective. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral fever-reducing medications can be administered if the temperature is above 38.5°C. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Additionally, it is necessary to get plenty of rest and avoid fatigue.