Question
A 4-year-old boy is experiencing throat pain, discomfort while drinking water, mild coughing, and a persistent high fever. How should high fever in children with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
For children with tonsillitis accompanied by a high fever, antibiotics can be used as the primary treatment. Additionally, some local treatment methods can be employed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the throat pain is severe, painkillers can be used in moderation. If the child continues to have a fever, it is important to use fever-reducing medication; if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. Moreover, if the child’s inflammation recurs frequently, parents may consider surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. It is hoped that parents will take their children to the doctor promptly and do well in daily prevention and health care work.