Patient's question:
My child is a male baby, 4 years old. At first, his throat felt a bit sore, and then we noticed mild coughing, along with low-grade fever. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis with low-grade fever in children?Doctor's answer:
First, for treating pediatric tonsillitis, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medication. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance the therapeutic effect. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, and so on. If the child experiences sore throat, pain relievers can be given as well. If the child has persistent fever that doesn't subside, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms occur again, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, it's also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest time.