Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. Then, we noticed he had severe coughing, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should low-grade fever from tonsillitis in young children be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, local rinsing or local spraying can also be used, and symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils. The efficacy is quite good. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can also be given to the child. Some children may also have a fever at this time, and oral antipyretics can be given to the child. If it cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. If there are multiple acute severe cases or complications have already occurred, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is mainly necessary to ensure that the child is well-warmed and avoid catching cold to worsen the symptoms.