Patient's question:
My little girl is 5 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows something. I noticed that her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks. Additionally, she has a slight fever and doesn't seem very energetic. Could you please advise on how to treat red and swollen tonsils in young children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are both effective. Pain relievers can be given to children, especially when throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be administered orally. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical intervention at an early stage. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep routine for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.