Patient's question:
My little boy, who is 2 years old, initially felt a sore throat when he started talking. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse and he had a slight fever and lack of energy. Could you please tell me: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling in children be treated for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are currently commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as appropriate. While systemic treatment can be combined with local treatment to enhance efficacy, methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be administered. If a child has fever symptoms, fever-reducing medications can be taken. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes, so if similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Lastly, it is hoped that parents can pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their children as early as possible, and also take precautions and maintain health during daily life.