Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 5 years old, initially said he had a sore throat. It was noticed that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with crying and fussing be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. If the child still has a fever, antipyretics can be taken as appropriate. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.