Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, it seems like his low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with low fever be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections may also be used. Pain relievers can be given based on the child's condition, especially when throat pain is intense, to help alleviate discomfort. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics; if the temperature is below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is recommended.