Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt, and we noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should we treat his tonsillitis if it's causing discomfort?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, and can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injections, etc., which are all good options. If the child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to give some pain relievers based on the situation. Additionally, if there is a fever, some fever-reducing medications can be taken. For high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.