Question
A boy, 8 years old, is in elementary school. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that his coughing seemed more severe. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis with fever be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s pediatric tonsillitis, it’s effective to give the child some symptomatic antibiotics. At the same time, some regional treatments can be carried out, such as irrigation or direct medication, which can consolidate the efficacy. For children with obvious sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be used. If the child has a fever, it should be reduced appropriately. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. These methods are currently commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a viable option for children with recurrent episodes. During this period, attention should be given to allowing the child to rest sufficiently and to consume more vegetables and fruits.