Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a little sore in his throat. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. At the same time, he had a slight fever and felt low on energy. Please ask: How can a child with tonsillitis and low-grade fever be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given some symptomatic antibiotic medications. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If a child has a persistent fever, parents can use fever-reducing medications or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.