Question
How should one treat a child with tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication are the primary methods and drugs used to treat pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose appropriate medication for treatment and also implement local treatment measures such as irrigation or direct medication to consolidate the efficacy. Painkillers may be considered based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. In the case of fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. For acute severe pain or complications, it is recommended to consider tonsillectomy within two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents also need to ensure warmth and avoid catching a cold to prevent tonsillitis from recurring.