Patient's question:
Female baby, only 2 months old. At first, she said it hurt to swallow things, and it was noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Moreover, she 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:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be administered. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics, and physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5°C. For cases with multiple acute severe episodes or complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds that could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.