Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Moreover, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How can I effectively treat tonsillitis with low-grade fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. In addition to these medication-based treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can also choose surgery for treatment under a doctor's guidance. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent them from catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.