Question
A 2-year-old boy has initially shown symptoms of throat pain, pain when drinking water, and mild cough. Now, he has a persistent fever. How should one treat the high fever caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
It is recommended that parents select appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their child under a doctor’s guidance to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. In addition, regional treatments can be considered, including tonsil washes, intratonsillar drug injections, and radiation therapy. If the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers can be administered; if the child continues to have a fever, parents can use fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the child frequently experiences this condition, surgery can be considered after the condition stabilizes to prevent recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is important to ensure adequate nutrition and maintain a light diet, as well as avoid excessive fatigue.