Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of pain when swallowing and drinking water. He has noticed that he has been coughing quite severely, and it seems like he has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should high fever in children with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s advice and give the child some antibiotics. For local treatment, laser therapy or medicated rinses are suggested. If the child has significant throat pain, some painkillers can be given as needed. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be administered. These are common treatment methods. However, if the tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help promote an early recovery.