Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 9 years old. At first, he felt sore throat even when drinking water, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: How should pharyngitis with fever in infants and young children be diagnosed and treated?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, which has shown good efficacy. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. For cases of sore throat, analgesics can be given to children. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied for temperatures below 38.5°C. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. It is important to maintain a light diet during daily life and focus on a liquid diet during the treatment period.