Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he has had a low-grade fever for a while. Could you please advise on how to treat pediatric tonsillitis with low-grade fever for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has a good effect. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. Persistent fever in children should be treated with antipyretics in a timely manner. Physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5°C. Surgical intervention may be considered for recurrent inflammation. A light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is recommended during the treatment period.