Patient's question:
My little girl is 5 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Now, she has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis with low-grade fever in young children for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. For local treatment, laser therapy or medicinal rinsing is recommended. If a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be given based on the situation. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen according to the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.