Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 6 months old. At first, when speaking, he felt a sore throat, and then discovered it was accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with low-grade fever be treated?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. While taking medication, local treatments can also be applied, such as rinsing or direct medication, to enhance the therapeutic effect. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child also has a fever, appropriate fever reduction measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further symptoms from worsening due to cold exposure.