Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 4 months old, just starting, says his throat hurts even when drinking water. Found that his cough is quite severe. Also, it seems like his low fever hasn't gone away.: How should pharyngitis with swollen and red tonsils be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can be used. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, analgesic medication can be administered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also use fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.