Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 3 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should the tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated if the child has difficulty recovering?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents consult a doctor to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is advisable to use analgesics to relieve the pain. For those accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. These are common treatment methods. However, if a child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider early surgery. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage appropriate exercise to boost the immune system and prevent recurrence.