Patient's question:
My male child, who is 4 years old, initially said that even drinking water felt painful in his throat. He also had severe coughing, and slightly feverish with low energy. Please advise: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments can be combined, including tonsillar crypt irrigation and intratonsillar medication. If the sore throat is particularly severe, appropriate analgesics can be administered. If there is a fever, the method of reducing body temperature should be chosen based on the temperature: physical cooling is suitable for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral antipyretics can be used for temperatures above 38.5°C. These methods are commonly used in the current treatment of tonsillitis. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. At the same time, it is important to arrange a balanced diet and sleep routine for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.