Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, in primary school. At first, he felt a slight pain in his throat. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and he also had a low fever and no energy. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with low fever be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. At the same time as taking medication, some local treatments can also be performed, such as rinsing or applying medication directly, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication should be taken. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If such cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent them from catching a cold and triggering another episode of tonsillitis.