Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when talking, and noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. He also had a slight fever and wasn't very energetic. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis and low-grade fever in young children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good effects. For local treatment, laser therapy or medicinal rinsing is recommended. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers can be used to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. In addition to these drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.