Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially had a slight sore throat, noticed that his coughing seemed more severe, and it seemed like he had a low-grade fever that never went away. How should a child with tonsillitis and high fever be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, for the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, it can be considered to give the child antibiotics for symptomatic treatment, which is usually effective. In addition to medication, some local treatments can be considered, such as rinsing or direct medication, to consolidate the treatment effect. If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be administered to the child. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down can be chosen based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. Additionally, parents should pay attention to keeping their child well-warmed in daily life to prevent catching a cold and triggering another episode of tonsillitis.