Patient's question:
My daughter is 7 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed her voice was a bit hoarse. Additionally, she had a low fever and was lacking energy. Please advise: How should I treat her tonsillitis and low-grade fever?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. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given. If the condition does not improve, medical attention must be sought. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.