Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then I noticed he had a mild cough, accompanied by low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat red and swollen tonsils in young children?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given based on the child's symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injections may also be used. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the symptoms. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if the temperature is above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.