Patient's question:
My little girl, who is 2 years old, started with a slightly sore throat. I noticed it accompanied by mild coughing, and it seems like a low fever that hasn't gone away. I'm asking: How can I effectively treat swollen and inflamed tonsils in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt lavage or intratonsillar drug injection. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents can administer pain relievers as needed. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, they can take some fever-reducing medication. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already occurred, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. After the condition improves, it is suggested that the child engage in appropriate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.