Patient's question:
My little girl is 7 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts. Later, we noticed she also has a slight cough. Additionally, she has a low-grade fever and seems tired. Could you please advise on the best way to treat tonsillitis with fever in young children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. While undergoing systemic treatment, local therapy can also be chosen to enhance efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if a child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.