Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat, and I noticed that his cough seemed quite severe as well. Additionally, he had a slight fever and seemed lacking in energy. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis with fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, parents can consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child also has a fever, they can take fever-reducing medication. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis is known for its recurrent nature. If similar symptoms occur again after the inflammation is controlled, surgery may be considered. Lastly, parents are encouraged to take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as early as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures.