Question
My child is 5 years old and always has a fever. There’s no coughing. The tonsils aren’t inflamed either. And there’s no runny nose. The fever is always between 37.5-38.6 degrees. After taking ibuprofen, the fever subsides but then comes back. It lasts for four or five days. It was like this for the past ten days, never getting better.
Answer
Hello, tonsillitis is usually caused by streptococcal infection, which can trigger serious complications such as arthritis, nephritis, and more. Therefore, timely treatment is necessary. Generally, streptococcal infections are very responsive to penicillin, so it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment with penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics. There are many causes of respiratory system diseases in children, and if the child is diagnosed with pediatric respiratory disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, coordinate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should also pay attention not to cultivate in their children the habit of picky eating or preference for certain foods, and have a balanced diet.