Patient's question:
My son is 1 year old. At first, he said his throat hurts. I noticed that his cough is quite severe. Additionally, he has had a low-grade fever for a while. I would like to ask: How should I treat his tonsillitis and low-grade fever for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has a good effect. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used. Medications for symptomatic relief can be injected into the tonsils, and the efficacy is also quite good. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. Additionally, if fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgery is advised as early as possible. While treating, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help with early recovery.