Patient's question:
My son, who is 1 year old, initially felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, he has had a low-grade fever for some time. Please advise: How should pediatric tonsillitis with low-grade fever be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their children anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt lavage, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If accompanied by low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, seek medical attention promptly. If medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During treatment, it is essential to keep the child well to prevent further worsening of symptoms due to cold.