Question
The boy is 5 years old. Initially, he felt pain in his throat when drinking water. He also had a slight cough and a low-grade fever. How should I treat the fever associated with pediatric tonsillitis for better results?
Answer
The first step in treatment is to provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Additionally, regional treatments can be administered, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intravenous medication injection, and laser therapy. If necessary, for severe throat pain, painkillers can be given. If the child has a 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. If the child’s tonsillitis frequently recurs, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, keep the child warm and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.