Question
A 6-year-old boy is experiencing symptoms of sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, and lack of energy. Diagnosis reveals tonsillitis. How should such tonsillitis-induced fever be treated to achieve the best results?
Answer
The treatment of fever caused by tonsillitis usually involves the first consideration of antibiotics, which is a common method for treating tonsillitis. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can also be an option. For children with obvious sore throat, painkillers can be used to relieve discomfort. If fever occurs, appropriate cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature: if the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted; if the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be considered. For recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may be an option.