Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, in primary school. At first, he said his throat hurts. Upon observation, he has mild coughing, and it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Question: How should tonsillitis with low-grade fever in children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be given appropriately. Local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medication may be considered. Children with fever symptoms can take fever-reducing drugs. In severe cases, prompt medical attention should be sought. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery at an early stage. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.