Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water made his throat hurt. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and he had been running a low fever. Please ask: How can tonsillitis with low fever in infants and young children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. For local treatment, laser therapy or medicinal rinsing is recommended. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.