Question
A five-year-old girl is experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, and lack of energy, suffering from tonsillitis .How should one treat the high fever caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, appropriate anti-inflammatory medications can be administered based on the symptoms, and laser therapy or pharmacological irrigation can be considered for regional treatment. If there is a sore throat, painkillers can be given to relieve discomfort. For the fever, appropriate cooling methods should be chosen based on the body temperature: if below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be adopted; if above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be considered. If the child frequently experiences such situations, surgery can be considered after the condition stabilizes to avoid recurrent attacks. Parents should pay attention to their child’s warmth in daily life, prevent colds, and reduce the risk of tonsillitis.