Question
A 4-month-old girl has a sore throat when she talks and finds swallowing a bit difficult, and she has a persistent high fever that doesn’t go away. How should high fever caused by pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The common method for treating tonsillitis is to use antibiotics. Regional treatments can include laser therapy or drug irrigation. For a sore throat, painkillers can be given to the child. In cases of persistent high fever, antipyretics should be used promptly; if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. If the child frequently experiences this condition, surgery can be considered after the illness stabilizes to avoid recurrent attacks. During the treatment period, parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm and avoiding catching a cold to worsen symptoms.