Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 6 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, it seemed like her low-grade fever never subsided. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and low-grade fever in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good effects. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be combined. Children with severe throat pain may also be given pain-relieving medications as needed. If the child has a low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly.In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent them from catching colds, which could trigger a recurrence of tonsillitis.