Question
A four-year-old boy is experiencing sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and low-grade fever symptoms, suffering from tonsillitis . How should one treat the high fever caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
The treatment of high fever caused by pediatric tonsillitis primarily involves the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications. Parents can choose appropriate medications based on the condition and consider regional treatments to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil pocket irrigation or direct medication injection into the tonsil. If the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers can be used to relieve discomfort. For fever management, appropriate cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature: if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be adopted; if the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be considered. Additionally, for recurrent cases, surgical treatment is also an option. During the treatment period,