Patient's question:
My little girl is 6 years old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat, and then I noticed her cough seemed quite severe as well. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis and low-grade fever in children?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered based on the child's symptoms. Local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. When necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be given. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medications can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.