Patient's question:
My son, who is 8 years old, initially said that he had pain when swallowing. I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and he also had a low fever. Could you please advise on the most effective treatment for tonsillitis with fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be selected to enhance efficacy, including methods such as crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. Pain relievers can also be given to children, especially when throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.