Question
How to treat persistent fever caused by tonsillitis in children?
Answer
For a 6-year-old child, when oral medications such as amoxicillin and ibuprofen are ineffective in treating tonsillitis symptoms, intravenous fluid treatment should be considered. Assuming there are no other infections, a penicillin skin test can be conducted, and after a negative test result, penicillin injection treatment can be initiated. Additionally, a very small amount of dexamethasone can be used to control fever symptoms. During treatment, attention should be paid to enhancing the child’s nutritional intake, drinking plenty of water, and engaging in appropriate physical activities to strengthen the immune system. If the fever persists, consider tonsillectomy. If fever does not occur frequently, it is important to maintain a warm environment and avoid recurrent fevers.