Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed mild coughing. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Question: How can tonsillitis in infants and young children be effectively treated when they 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, which has shown good efficacy. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and intratonsillar medication may be combined. If the child has significant throat pain, appropriate analgesics can be administered. If the child still has a fever, antipyretic measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery early. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.