Patient's question:
Boys, already 9 years old. At first, there was a little pain in the throat, and it was noticed that the cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, there was a slight fever and a lack of energy. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in young children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. While undergoing systemic treatment, local therapy can also be chosen to enhance efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of drugs into the tonsils, etc. If the child's throat pain is severe, appropriate analgesics can be administered. If there is a fever, cooling methods should be selected based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling is recommended; above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. In addition to these pharmaceutical treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgery under the guidance of a doctor for treatment. During the treatment period, it is essential to keep the child warm and avoid further symptoms by preventing cold exposure.