Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed mild coughing. Additionally, he had a slight fever and seemed tired. Please advise: How should a child with tonsillitis and high fever be treated?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. If the child has severe throat pain, appropriate analgesics may be given. If the child still has a fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, emergency medical attention is necessary. For repeated acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, with a focus on liquid foods.