Question

A nine-year-old boy is experiencing swallowing pain, hoarseness, and low-grade fever symptoms, suspected tonsillitis . How should high fever caused by pediatric tonsillitis be treated?

Answer

To treat high fever caused by pediatric tonsillitis, it is first important to select anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance for systemic treatment. Regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or direct tonsil injection can be used in conjunction to enhance efficacy. If there is severe throat pain, analgesics can be administered to relieve discomfort. For fever management, 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 may be considered. Additionally, for recurrent tonsillitis, it may be assessed whether surgical treatment is necessary. During the treatment period, it is essential to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, eat a light diet, and get plenty of rest to avoid overexertion.