Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 9 months old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat. He noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well, and he had a slight fever and wasn't feeling well. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with low-grade fever be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, local rinsing or topical sprays can also be used, and symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils. The efficacy is quite good. When necessary, such as when a child's sore throat is particularly severe, pain relievers can also be given. Some children may also have a fever at this time, and in such cases, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention must be sought. In addition to these drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.