Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when talking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he has had a low-grade fever for a while. I would like to ask: What should be done to treat his tonsillitis and low-grade fever?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication may also be used. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers should be chosen to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has a slight fever, fever reduction should be considered. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. For cases of multiple acute severe episodes or those with complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Additionally, it is essential to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.