Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. At first, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. He has also had a low fever. I would like to ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. Local treatments can also be administered, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. Persistent fever in children should be promptly treated with antipyretics. Physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5°C. Surgical intervention may be considered for recurrent inflammation. During treatment, it is essential to keep the child warm to prevent symptoms from worsening due to cold exposure.