Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, just started saying that he felt pain when swallowing, noticed that he was coughing more severe ly, and now he has a persistent high fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and low fever be treated for optimal effectiveness?
Answer
Generally, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, it is effective to give the child some symptomatic antibiotics. Additionally, regional therapy methods can be adopted, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intravenous injection, and laser treatment. If the child has particularly severe throat pain, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve symptoms. If the child has a fever, antipyretics can be taken as appropriate. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If the medication is not effective and there are recurrent episodes, consider surgical treatment. After the condition improves, it is recommended to have the child engage in appropriate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.