Patient's question:
My son is 7 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and then discovered that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well. Additionally, it appeared that his low-grade fever hadn't subsided. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis with low-grade fever in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be selected as appropriate. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. Additionally, if there is a fever, some antipyretic drugs can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple episodes of acute severe symptoms or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage appropriate exercise for the child to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.