Patient's question:
My little girl is 6 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts. It turns out she also has a slight cough. Additionally, she has a low-grade fever and doesn't seem energetic. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis with fever in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, topical medication sprays or laser treatment can be administered. If the child's sore throat is severe, pain relievers can be given based on the situation. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen according to the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. Pay attention to a light diet, and during treatment, a liquid diet should be the main focus.