Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and then discovered that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well. Additionally, it appeared that his low-grade fever hadn't gone away. Could you please advise on how to treat his tonsillitis and low-grade fever?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medication. Local flushing or topical sprays can also be used, and symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils. The effectiveness of these methods is quite good. If the child's throat pain is severe, appropriate pain-relieving medication can be given. If the child still has a fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery early. During treatment, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.