Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows something. I noticed that his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks. Additionally, he has a low fever. I would like to ask: How should low fever caused by tonsillitis in young children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. At the same time, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep routine for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.