Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, has just started feeling a sore throat, and it’s a bit difficult to swallow. Now he has a high fever that won’t go down. How should one treat a child’s tonsillitis with fever?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, along with some local treatments such as rinsing and direct medication to reinforce the efficacy. If the child experiences severe throat pain, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, apply fever-reducing medication promptly; if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents may choose surgery for treatment under the doctor’s advice. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with meals being mainly light and easy to digest. It is also important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.