Question
My 7-year-old son has been feeling a sore throat recently, with severe coughing and persistent low-grade fever. How should pediatric low-grade fever pharyngitis be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
The common treatment for pharyngitis includes the use of antibiotics, along with regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, and laser therapy. If throat pain is severe, it is recommended to take pain relievers to alleviate symptoms; if fever is present, fever-reducing medication can be taken. It is advised that patients with high fever seek medical attention promptly. If the condition is acute and severe multiple times or complications arise, it is recommended to consider tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for 2 weeks. After the condition improves, it is suggested that children engage in moderate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.