Patient's question:
My male child, who is 8 years old, initially felt a sore throat when speaking. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. At the same time, he had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Could you please advise on how to treat infant and toddler tonsillitis with fever?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected accordingly. 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. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If the child still has a slight fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery at an early stage. During this period, ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.