Question
A 13-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently been experiencing a sore throat, accompanied by mild coughing and fever, and is lacking in energy. He inquires about how to treat fever in children with tonsillitis.
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to relieve the inflammatory condition. Concurrently, regional treatments can be administered to enhance efficacy, such as pus pocket irrigation and regional injections in the tonsil area. If there is a sore throat, painkillers can be considered. For fever, cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral antipyretics can be taken if it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis symptoms, it is suggested to consider surgical treatment, while also paying attention to maintaining dietary hygiene and providing adequate rest.