Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when talking, and noticed that his cough seems to be more severe as well. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I would like to ask: How should I treat tonsillitis and low-grade fever in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. Pain relievers can also be administered based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can consult a doctor and consider surgical treatment under medical supervision. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.