Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed mild coughing. Additionally, he has had a low-grade fever for a while. How can pediatric tonsillitis with low-grade fever be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance the therapeutic effect. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can also be given to the child. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, oral antipyretics can be administered. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.