Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt even when he drank water. He noticed that his cough was quite severe and accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should tonsil inflammation and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, local rinsing or local spraying can also be used, and symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils. The efficacy is quite good. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling measures can be taken. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent attacks. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. After recovery, it is recommended to let the child engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.