Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Additionally, he had a low fever and lacked energy. I would like to ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture, as well as local treatments such as tonsillar crypt flushing, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, and more. If the child's primary symptom is sore throat, parents are advised to consider administering pain relievers to alleviate discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature: physical cooling is suitable for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral fever reducers can be used for temperatures above 38.5°C. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the is under control to prevent recurrence. Lastly, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their child to the doctor for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care measures in daily life.