Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 3 years old, just starting. She says her throat hurts even when drinking water, and she notices her voice is a bit hoarse when speaking. At the same time, she has a low fever. Please ask: How should the tonsillitis and low fever of the child be diagnosed and treated.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 treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use analgesics to alleviate the discomfort. If the child still has a slight fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken as appropriate. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. For cases with multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. While undergoing treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.