Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 6 years old, started with a slight sore throat. He noticed that his cough was quite severe, and it seemed like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with fever be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to provide pain relievers based on the situation. Additionally, if fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Pay attention to a light diet, and primarily consume liquid foods during the treatment period.