Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 4 years old, started to feel a sore throat when speaking, discovered accompanied by mild cough, and also accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should low fever caused by tonsillitis in infants and young children be treated.Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for symptomatic treatment, all of which have good efficacy. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Additionally, it is necessary to ensure sufficient rest and avoid fatigue.