Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said his throat hurt even when drinking water. He noticed it accompanied by mild coughing, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with low-grade fever in children be treated for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given based on the child's symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injection. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. 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.