Question
A 9-year-old boy is experiencing throat pain, severe coughing, and a low-grade fever. What is the best treatment approach for high fever in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Under a doctor’s guidance, appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be chosen to treat tonsillitis in children, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Regional irrigation or regional spray options may also be considered, and medication can be injected into the tonsils if necessary. If throat pain is severe, painkillers can be used appropriately. If the body temperature rises above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken; for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical methods can be used to cool down. Since tonsillitis may recur, surgery may be considered after inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, it’s important to maintain a light diet, primarily consisting of fluids, which can reduce throat discomfort.
