Question
My 3-year-old son has recently been experiencing a sore throat, severe cough, and persistent fever. How should we treat the high fever caused by his tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally, for children with tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment can be considered, along with regional treatment methods such as tonsil irrigation and medication injections. If the child has a sore throat, a pain reliever can be administered as needed, and cooling methods should be chosen based on the body temperature. For temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be considered, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Additionally, surgery is also one method of treatment for recurrent episodes. Parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm and avoid colds to prevent a second attack of tonsillitis.