Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, in primary school. At first, he said his throat was sore. It was found that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be diagnosed and treated when they feel uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis. They can be selected as appropriate. While systemic treatment is administered, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including crypt irrigation and direct injection of drugs into the tonsils. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and sleep routine for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.