Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts when swallowing, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. He also has a low fever. Please ask: How should I treat tonsillitis with low fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their children anti-inflammatory medications to eat, or local medications such as tonsillar crypt lavage, intratonsillar injection of drugs, etc. For children with obvious sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If there are multiple acute severe cases or existing complications, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and eats more fruits and vegetables.