How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling in children be treated?

Patient's question:

Boy, just turned 8 months old, just started, a little sore throat, found that his voice is a bit hoarse when speaking. Also, he has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?

Doctor's answer:

When treating such diseases, you can give your child some symptomatic antibiotics. For local treatment, it is recommended to choose laser therapy or medication flushing. If your child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is advisable to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If your child has persistent fever, promptly use fever-reducing medication. If the temperature is not above 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can use physical cooling methods. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. Pay attention to a light diet, and during treatment, focus on a liquid diet.

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