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 mild coughing, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with low-grade fever be treated effectively for the child?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication 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 medication can be used. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be selected based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics 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 routine for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.