Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. At first, he said his throat was sore. Later, we found that his cough seems to be quite severe as well, and he also has a low fever. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis with a low fever in children?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms, or local medication can be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medication can be used. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic medication should be administered promptly. For fever below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used. 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.