Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 6 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water felt painful in her throat. Then, she noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke. At the same time, it seemed like she had a low-grade fever that just wouldn't go away. I'm asking: If a child has tonsillitis and a fever, what treatment works best?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, topical medication sprays or laser treatment can be applied. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child also has a fever, appropriate fever-reducing measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is recommended during treatment.