Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 8 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Moreover, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsil inflammation with redness and swelling be treated in 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, which has shown good efficacy. While taking medication, local treatments such as rinsing or direct application of drugs can also be performed to enhance the therapeutic effect. If the sore throat is particularly severe, appropriate analgesics can be administered. If a fever is present, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral antipyretics are recommended for temperatures above 38.5°C. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is preferred.