Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Meanwhile, he now has a high fever that won't go down. I'd like to ask: How should acute tonsillitis with redness and swelling be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given some symptomatic antibiotic medications. While taking the medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as flushing or direct application of medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can be given to the child. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is not above 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. Lastly, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their child to a doctor for early treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures.