Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 4 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking and found that her cough seemed to be quite severe as well. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with low-grade fever in children be treated.Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, and laser therapy can also be performed. If the child primarily exhibits symptoms of sore throat, parents are advised to consider administering pain relievers to alleviate discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used. For temperatures above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light and easily digestible foods. Additionally, sufficient rest should be ensured to avoid fatigue.