Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, has a slight sore throat and severe cough, accompanied by low-grade fever. What should be the treatment for high fever in infants and young children with tonsillitis?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the primary treatment methods, which can be chosen for systemic or local administration, such as tonsil irrigation or regional injection medication. If there are symptoms of throat pain, analgesics can be considered; if there is fever, cooling methods should be selected based on body temperature. Tonsillitis tends to recur frequently. After controlling the inflammation, surgery can be considered. It is recommended that after the condition improves, children should engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.