Question
My daughter is currently 5 years old and has throat pain when drinking water, accompanied by severe coughing and persistent high fever. How should we diagnose and treat high fever in infants with tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, the use of antibiotics is one of the effective treatment methods, which can be combined with regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and injection of medications. If throat pain is the main symptom, consider giving pain-relieving medications; if there is slight fever, consider fever reduction, but if the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If a child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, surgical treatment can also be considered, while reasonable diet and living habits are also important for recovery.