Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, when he started talking, he felt a sore throat. He noticed it, and his cough was quite severe. Also, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: If my child has tonsillitis and a fever, how should it be diagnosed and treated.Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their children anti-inflammatory medications. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child still has a slight fever, antipyretics should be administered accordingly. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, suitable for children with recurrent episodes. Finally, parents should take this disease seriously, take their children to the hospital for early treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.