Question
A nine-year-old girl is experiencing throat pain, accompanied by mild coughing and persistent fever, and has been diagnosed with tonsillitis. What treatment should be considered for the fever caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
For the treatment of fever caused by pediatric tonsillitis, it is first important to select appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a physician to effectively alleviate inflammation. At the same time, regional therapy can be considered to enhance the efficacy, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or direct injection of medication into the tonsil. If the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers may be given as needed. For fever, if the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted; if above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretic drugs can be considered. If the medication treatment is ineffective and recurrent, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. Additionally, parents should ensure that the child stays warm and avoid catching a cold or getting chilled to prevent tonsillitis.