Patient's question:
My little girl is 5 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that her cough seemed quite severe as well. Additionally, she had a slightly fever and was lacking energy. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis with low-grade fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which is quite effective. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. Additionally, if fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is advised two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.