Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat. I noticed that his cough seems to be quite severe as well, and it seems like his low fever hasn't gone away. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis with low fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are currently the most commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intra-tonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If a child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to provide pain relievers based on the situation. Additionally, if fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention promptly. These are all common treatment methods. However, if a child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to avoid catching a cold and triggering further inflammation of the tonsils.