Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 7 years old, started with a slight sore throat. He noticed that his cough was quite severe, and at the same time, it seemed like his low-grade fever just wouldn't go away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor. While undergoing systemic treatment, you can also opt for local treatments to enhance efficacy, including crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If there is a fever, the method of lowering the temperature should be selected based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medications can be taken. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During the treatment period, it is advisable to follow a light diet and primarily consume liquid foods.