Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, when he started talking, he felt a sore throat. He noticed that his cough was quite severe. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis with low fever in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
Appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. If the child's sore throat is severe, pain relievers can be given based on the situation. Additionally, if fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgery is advised as early as possible. While undergoing treatment, it is important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.