Patient's question:
Female baby, currently 5 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed mild coughing, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should low fever due to tonsillitis in infants and young children be treated.Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their children anti-inflammatory medications. They can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all effective. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet should be prioritized during treatment.