Question
A baby girl, just one month old, is experiencing a sore throat along with a mild cough and fever. How can one effectively treat the high fever associated with pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, the main treatment for pediatric tonsillitis involves the use of antibiotic medications, which can be selected based on the results of bacterial cultures. Regional treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and injection of medications. If a child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate symptoms; if there is a fever, the method of cooling down should be chosen according to body temperature, with physical cooling being used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, and oral antipyretics for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the medication is ineffective and there are recurrent episodes, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain good dietary hygiene and adequate rest.