Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, in primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed it, and coughed more severely. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should a child with tonsillitis and low-grade fever be treated.Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use analgesics to alleviate the symptoms. If the child still has a slight fever, fever reduction should be considered. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, emergency medical attention is necessary. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During the treatment period, it is essential to ensure the child is well-warmed to prevent further aggravation of symptoms due to cold exposure.