Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water made his throat hurt. It was also found that his cough seemed quite severe, and he had a low fever. Please ask: How should I treat tonsillitis and fever in my child?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If accompanied by low-grade fever, physical cooling methods should be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. For children with multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child stays warm to prevent worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.