Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said his throat hurts. It was noticed that his cough is quite severe, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Question: How should tonsillitis be treated when children feel uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. Additionally, local medication sprays or laser therapy can be administered. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while for temperatures above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children who experience recurrent episodes. While undergoing treatment, it is important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.