Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, attending elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also had a low fever. Question: How should pediatric tonsillitis with a low fever be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting antibiotics based on bacterial culture sensitivity, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. When necessary, such as when a child experiences severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature: physical cooling is recommended for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral antipyretics can be given for temperatures above 38.5°C. In addition to these medication and treatment methods, if a child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and daily routine for the child to help the illness recover as quickly as possible.