Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then discovered that his cough was quite severe, accompanied by low-grade fever. Please ask: How should pharyngitis with low-grade fever in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture results, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medications may be considered. If a child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. For cases with multiple acute severe episodes or those with complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Lastly, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.