Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 7 years old, started to feel a sore throat when speaking, discovered accompanied by mild cough, and now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should the child be treated if they cry and fuss with tonsillitis?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. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If a child has persistent fever, parents can administer antipyretic drugs or seek immediate medical attention. For cases with recurrent acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is crucial to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further exacerbation of symptoms due to cold exposure.