Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and at the same time, it seemed like a low fever that never went away. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with fever be treated?Doctor's answer:
To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor. While undergoing systemic treatment, you can also opt for local treatments to enhance efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. When necessary, such as when a child's sore throat is particularly severe, pain relievers can also be administered. If the child still has a fever, you can consider taking antipyretics, but if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent them from catching colds, which could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.