Patient's question:
My son is 4 years old. At first, he said it hurt when he swallowed things. It was found that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and it was accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should I treat tonsillitis and low fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and intratonsillar medication, both of which are effective. If the child has severe throat pain, appropriate analgesics may be administered. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. However, if the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly.In addition to the above drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. At the same time, it is important to ensure the child maintains a balanced diet and a proper sleep schedule to aid in early recovery from the illness.