Question
Dear Sir, my son is just over 8 months old. He started feeling a bit of pain in his throat, and I noticed he has been coughing quite severely. Additionally, he has a persistent high fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis with high fever?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture. In addition to systemic treatment, regional therapy can be chosen to enhance efficacy, which includes methods such as pus cavity irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. For children with prominent symptoms of throat pain, analgesic medications can be administered. If the child still has a fever, it is appropriate to consider giving some antipyretic medication. However, if the fever persists, it is imperative to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes, so after the inflammation is controlled, surgery can be considered. Pay attention to a light diet during the treatment period and mainly consume liquid foods.