Patient's question:
My daughter is 9 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts. We noticed she also has a mild cough and low fever. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis with fever in children?Doctor's answer:
When it comes to treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used in conjunction. Pain relievers may also be administered when necessary, especially if the child experiences severe sore throat. If the child has a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral antipyretics can be given for temperatures above 38.5°C. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.