Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. I noticed that his cough seems to be quite severe as well, and it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should I diagnose and treat tonsillitis with high fever in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first, they can take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If there is a history of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering another episode of tonsillitis.