Patient's question:
My male baby is 2 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat. I noticed that his cough seemed quite severe, and it appeared that his low fever hadn't gone away either. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis with low fever in infants and toddlers?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. They can also be combined with some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injections, etc., which are all effective. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. If the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.