Patient's question:
Female baby, only 4 months old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat, and she noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Also, it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should the tonsillitis and fever be treated for the child?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 irrigation or topical sprays can also be used. Medications can be injected into the tonsils for symptomatic treatment, and the results are generally effective. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be administered. If the child still has a fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken on a case-by-case basis. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. These are all common treatment methods. However, if a child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider early surgery. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.