Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. He has also had a slightly feverish condition. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with low-grade fever in young children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the sore throat is particularly severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly for children who experience recurrent episodes. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further worsening the symptoms by catching a cold.