Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started primary school. At first, he said his throat hurt. It was discovered that his cough is quite severe, and he has had a low fever for a while. Question: How should pediatric tonsillitis with low fever be treated?Doctor's answer:
To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor. While undergoing systemic treatment, you can also opt for local therapy to enhance the efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If the sore throat is particularly severe, appropriate pain relievers can be administered. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication is recommended. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is under control to prevent recurring episodes. During treatment, it is essential to keep the child well-covered to avoid further worsening the symptoms due to cold exposure.