Question
A 5-month-old boy is experiencing pain in his throat, difficulty swallowing, and a persistent high fever. How should children with high fever due to tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can be selected based on the results of bacterial culture and appropriate antibiotics. In addition, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, and laser therapy can be considered. If the child primarily shows throat pain, parents may consider giving painkillers to relieve the symptoms. In case of persistent high fever, it is advisable to use antipyretic medication; if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. Moreover, if inflammation recurs frequently, surgical treatment may need to be considered. During the treatment process, it is recommended to arrange for a light diet for the child and to enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.