Patient's question:
Boy, already 4 years old, just started, a little sore throat, found that swallowing seems a bit difficult, at the same time, now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with low-grade fever be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take symptomatic antibiotic medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child primarily exhibits symptoms of sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic medication should be used promptly. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can consult a doctor and consider surgical treatment under medical supervision. During the treatment period, it is essential to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further aggravating the symptoms by catching a cold.