Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. It was also discovered that his cough seemed quite severe, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How can tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in young children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis, and can be selected as appropriate. Local medications can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.