Patient's question:
My little girl is 5 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Also, she has had a low-grade fever for a while. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis with low-grade fever in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has a sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can use fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, suitable for children who experience recurrent episodes. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.