Patient's question:
My son is 3 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please advise on how to treat a child with tonsillitis who is crying and upset?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 taking medication, local treatments such as rinsing or direct topical application can also be performed to enhance the therapeutic effect. If a child experiences severe sore throat, it is recommended to provide pain relief medication based on the situation. Additionally, if fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be administered. For high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention promptly.In addition to the above drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be considered. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.