Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Additionally, it seems like his low fever hasn't gone away. I would like to ask: If the child has tonsillitis and a low fever, how should it be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. While systemic treatment is ongoing, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including methods such as crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, strengthen nutritional supplementation, and help promote early recovery.