Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 4 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water felt painful in her throat. She also noticed that her cough seemed quite severe, and at the same time, it seemed like her low-grade fever hadn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with low-grade fever in children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents consult a doctor to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. When necessary, such as when a child's sore throat is particularly severe, pain relievers can be given. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medications or seek immediate medical attention by taking the child to the hospital. Tonsillitis is known to have a recurrent nature. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Once the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate physical activity to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.