Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a little sore in his throat. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and it seemed like his low-grade fever never went away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with high fever be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. While taking medication, local treatments such as rinsing or direct application of medication can also be performed to enhance the therapeutic effect. If a child's sore throat is particularly severe, pain relievers may be administered based on the situation. If the child has a persistent fever, parents should also give fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. For cases of multiple acute severe episodes or those with complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a balanced diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.