Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water felt painful in his throat. He also 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 medication 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, tonsillectomy is recommended 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.