Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, in elementary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and it was noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he had been slightly feverish for a while. Question: How should tonsillitis with low-grade fever in children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. If a child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injections may also be used. If the child has a sore throat, pain relievers can be given as appropriate. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs can be administered orally. In addition to these medication treatments, if a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with a light diet and ensure adequate nutritional support to help them recover as soon as possible.