Question
A 12-year-old boy, a primary school student, has recently been experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, coughing, and low-grade fever. How should one treat the fever caused by infant and young child tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used medications for treating tonsillitis and can be used discretionarily. Regional treatment can include radiation therapy or rinsing agents, along with painkillers as necessary. For persistent fever, timely administration of antipyretics is recommended, and physical cooling methods can be considered if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, be mindful of feeding light and easily digestible liquid foods.