Question
My daughter is 3 years old, and she recently has been experiencing sore throat, coughing, and persistent fever. I would like to know how to effectively treat high fever in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally, antibiotics can be used to treat pediatric tonsillitis, along with regional treatment methods such as tonsil irrigation and injection medications. For children with significant throat pain, painkillers can be administered, and antipyretics should be used promptly if there is persistent fever. Physical cooling can be done if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. If severe acute symptoms occur or there are complications, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to maintain a light diet, with a focus on liquid foods.