Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and discovered mild coughing, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should I treat tonsillitis and low fever in my child?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are all effective. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child also has a fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, prompt medical attention is necessary. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is recommended during treatment.