Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. Then, I noticed he had severe coughing, and it seemed like his low fever never went away. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis with low fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are effective. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied for temperatures below 38.5°C. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds and subsequent recurrent tonsillitis.