Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed some difficulty swallowing. Additionally, he has had a low-grade fever for a while. Could you please advise on how to treat his tonsillitis and low-grade fever?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first you can use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. While taking the medication, you can also perform some local treatments, such as rinsing or applying medication directly, to enhance the therapeutic effect. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, you can use some pain-relieving medication. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also give them fever-reducing medication, or take the child to the hospital immediately. If your child frequently experiences this condition, after the illness is under control, you may consider surgical treatment to prevent recurrence. Pay attention to a light diet during daily life, and focus on a liquid diet during the treatment period.