Question
A 4-year-old boy, initially complaining of a sore throat, noticed that he had a severe cough and also had a bit of fever and was not very energetic. How should one effectively treat fever in young children with tonsillitis?
Answer
For treatment, it is first advisable to provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can also be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to administer painkillers according to the situation. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is also 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 foods. Also, pay attention to sufficient rest and avoid fatigue.