Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse. Additionally, he had a low fever. I would like to ask: How should I treat my child's tonsillitis and low fever?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, topical medication sprays or laser treatment can be administered. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. For temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, and the diet should be light. Additionally, it is important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.