Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 3 months old. At first, he felt a sore throat when talking, and then discovered that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, he had a slight fever and seemed lacking in energy. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis and low-grade fever, what is the best way to treat it?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 shown good efficacy. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If accompanied by low-grade fever, physical cooling methods should be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. For children with multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Lastly, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as early as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.