Patient's question:
My daughter, who is 8 years old, initially said that even drinking water made her throat hurt. She was also found to have severe coughing and had been experiencing low-grade fever. Please advise: How should one treat tonsillitis with low-grade fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. Local medications can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If a child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to provide pain relief medication based on the situation. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods should be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. In addition to these drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be considered. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds and further inflammation of the tonsils.