Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and he noticed that his cough was quite severe. Also, it seemed like his low fever never went away. Could you please advise on how to treat his tonsillitis and low fever effectively?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. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child still has a fever, antipyretics can be taken as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgery is recommended as early as possible. During treatment, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.