Question
My child has had pharyngitis for nearly two months, with intermittent medication but no improvement. Today, they’ve started to have tonsillitis, with a severe cough and difficulty coughing up phlegm. Their body temperature is 37.19 degrees Celsius. How can I alleviate my 6-year-old’s tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
Tonsillitis is a condition where the tonsils in the throat undergo acute or chronic inflammation, commonly seen in adolescents. It doesn’t necessarily lead to pneumonia. If the child has a strong immune system in the past, oral antibiotics can be taken. For temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, use symptomatic medication to reduce fever. Additionally, during the treatment period, the patient’s diet and care are also very important. The patient must pay attention to rest and can engage in moderate activity to avoid unnecessary harm.