Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt, and then we noticed that his cough seems to be quite severe as well. Additionally, he has had a low-grade fever for quite some time. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis with low-grade fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are currently commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be selected as appropriate. In addition to systemic medication, local treatment can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. In addition to the above drug treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.