Patient's question:
My son is 4 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt, but then we noticed he also had a mild cough, and it seemed like his low-grade fever never went away. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis with high fever in young children?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medication. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery at an early stage. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.