Question
A 6-year-old boy has a slight sore throat at first, accompanied by a mild cough and a bit of fever, as well as a lack of energy. How should one treat a fever in a child with tonsillitis?
Answer
To treat pediatric tonsillitis, parents can initially give the child symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. If the condition is severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. In cases of throat pain, painkillers can be administered to the child. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be used. If the medication is not effective and there are recurrent episodes, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.