Patient's question:
Baby girl, only one month old, just starting, saying it hurts to swallow things, noticed, coughing is quite severe, and accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with low fever in children be diagnosed and treated.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. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be selected to enhance efficacy, including methods such as crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. Children with fever symptoms can take fever-reducing medications. If the condition is severe, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is essential to keep the child warm and avoid further exacerbation of symptoms due to cold exposure.