Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 4 months old. At first, she said it hurt to swallow things, and it was noticed that her cough seemed to be more severe as well, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should one treat tonsillitis and low fever in a child?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. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods should be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. For children with multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.