Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and discovered that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't break. Question: How should tonsillitis with low-grade fever in children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Currently in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used. Symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils, which also yield good results. Pain relievers can be administered to children, especially when throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. Some children may also experience fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given. If symptoms do not improve, it is essential to seek medical attention. For cases with recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. Finally, we hope parents can take this condition seriously, seek medical treatment early for their children, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures during daily life.