Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 4 years old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat. Then, I noticed her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke, and she also had a low fever. Could you please tell me: How should I treat tonsillitis with low fever in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, you can first give symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child's symptoms. You can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all good options. If the child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to give pain relievers based on the situation. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further symptoms from worsening due to cold exposure.