Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water made his throat hurt. He also noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe, and it seemed like his low fever never went away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be diagnosed and treated in young children?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injection. If the sore throat condition is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. If the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be applied. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering recurrent tonsillitis.