Question
What type of antipyretic medication should be chosen for treating a child’s tonsillitis?
Answer
Tonsillitis in children is usually caused by bacterial infections and presents with common cold symptoms. It is recommended to give children medications that have a cooling and detoxifying effect, and to use pediatric throat powder in conjunction for treatment. If the child has a fever but the body temperature is below 38 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods such as increasing fluid intake and using a warm towel to wipe the body can be employed. If the body temperature exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, antipyretic medication should be taken to lower the fever.