Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows, and then we noticed that his cough seems to be quite severe as well. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I would like to ask: How can I treat my child's tonsillitis and low-grade fever effectively?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment for pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has proven to be effective. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers as needed. If the child still has a slight fever, fever reduction should be administered. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is required. For cases with recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. Lastly, 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 during daily life.