Question
On the evening of the 25th, the child was diagnosed with tonsillitis after undergoing tests and examinations and has been receiving two days of intravenous treatment. The child’s body temperature is still persistently low and feverish. What should I do?
Answer
The child has been diagnosed with tonsillitis and has undergone two days of antibiotic treatment, but the fever has not subsided. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that a rise in body temperature is the body’s defense response to external pathogens. If the child does not exhibit symptoms of seizures or emotional instability, there is no need to worry excessively. Generally speaking, tonsillitis may cause high fever for 3 to 5 days. It is recommended to use antipyretic medication when the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees. During periods of high fever, if the child is emotionally restless, steroids can be used for fever reduction. It is suggested to add throat clearing medications or Shegan Qingyan Oral Liquid to clear heat and combat infection.