Question
A 12-year-old boy has mouth pain, severe cough, and persistent low-grade fever. How should high fever in children with tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medications can be administered for treatment, and regional treatment measures can be chosen to enhance the effect, including pus pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsil. Painkillers can also be used according to the child’s condition, especially when there is severe throat pain, which helps to alleviate suffering. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the medication is ineffective and there are repeated occurrences, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. At the same time, attention should be given to providing the child with a light diet, increasing nutritional supplements, and helping them recover sooner.