Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 1 year old and has recently been complaining of a sore throat, accompanied by severe coughing. Now she has a persistent high fever. How should we treat high fever in young children with tonsillitis?
Answer
For children with tonsillitis, parents are advised to administer anti-inflammatory medication and conduct regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, medication injections, and laser therapy. If there is a sore throat, some painkillers can be given as needed. For the fever, cooling methods can be chosen based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, and oral antipyretics can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease and seek medical treatment for their child early on. In addition, it is important to pay attention to relevant preventive and health care measures during daily life.