Question
A 9-year-old girl has started to experience a sore throat, her voice is a bit hoarse, and she has a slight fever, feeling lackluster. How should one treat high fever in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
The first step in treating pediatric tonsillitis is to have the child take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and undergo local treatments, such as cleaning the tonsillar crypts, injecting medication into the tonsils, and laser therapy, among others. If the child primarily exhibits symptoms of throat pain, painkillers can be considered to alleviate discomfort. If the fever persists, oral antipyretics can be administered. These are common treatment methods. If tonsillitis symptoms recur frequently, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment early on. Meanwhile, attention should be paid to reasonable diet and rest to promote recovery.