Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said his throat hurts. Upon observation, he seems to have difficulty swallowing. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with fever be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be administered. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering further inflammation of the tonsils.