Patient's question:
My little girl is 7 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that her cough was quite severe. Additionally, she had a slight fever and seemed listless. Could you please advise on how to effectively treat pediatric tonsillitis with low-grade fever?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents consult a doctor to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication may also be used. For sore throat, pain relievers can be given to the child. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied 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. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.