Question
A three-month-old male infant is experiencing sore throat, slight cough, and low-grade fever, suspected tonsillitis . How should one treat the high fever caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, it is generally recommended to use antibiotics for treatment, which are quite effective in alleviating symptoms. If the condition is severe, consider complementary regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or drug injections. When the throat pain is severe, painkillers can be administered to relieve discomfort. As for fever, appropriate fever-reducing methods should be chosen based on body temperature: if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; if it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be considered. If the medication treatment is ineffective and symptoms recur frequently, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment. Parents should pay attention to keeping their child warm and avoid colds that could lead to a recurrence of tonsillitis.