Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. It was discovered that his cough seems to be quite severe as well. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should I treat my child's tonsillitis with low-grade fever?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments can also be used in conjunction, including tonsillar crypt irrigation and intratonsillar medication. If the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be given based on the situation. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar conditions persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. While treating, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help with early recovery.