Question
A 7-year-old boy, initially, felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that swallowing was a bit difficult, and accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should one treat a fever in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s a case of pediatric tonsillitis, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotics, which are usually effective. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injections. Depending on the child’s condition, some painkillers can also be administered, especially in cases of severe throat pain to help alleviate suffering. If the child continues to have a fever, it is advisable to use antipyretic medication immediately; physical cooling can be used if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. These are some commonly used treatment methods, but if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, attention should also be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and ensuring adequate rest time.