Question
My child has tonsillitis and has already received intravenous injections, taken medication, and consumed fever-reducing medicine. I’ve also used fever patches and suppositories, but the body temperature still reaches 39.9 degrees Celsius. What should I do?
Answer
When a child’s tonsils become purulent, they often experience frequent high fevers that are difficult to bring down to normal levels. The fever typically subsides only after the infection is controlled, which usually takes at least three or more days. Additionally, if the child is already 8 years old, one fever suppository may not be enough. If you’ve been using the fever suppository for more than two hours, consider taking fever-reducing medication and drinking plenty of water, as hydration aids in sweating and cooling down. If the fever suppository has been used for less than two hours, you can try physical cooling methods such as wiping with warm water, which is a very effective method suitable for children of all ages.