Question

A 7-year-old boy, a primary school student, initially experienced throat pain and severe coughing, with persistent low-grade fever that did not subside. How should one treat tonsillitis accompanied by fever in children?

Answer

In the treatment of children’s tonsillitis, clinical practice primarily uses antibiotic medications, and sensitive drugs can be selected based on the results of bacterial culture, with good efficacy. In addition, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection are also effective methods. If the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers can be administered as needed. For fever management, timely fever-reducing measures should be taken; if the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is required. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. Parents should pay attention to this disease, take their children to the doctor in a timely manner, and do their best to prevent and maintain health in daily life.