Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat. I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and he also had a low fever. Please ask: How should I treat my child's tonsillitis if they are swollen and red?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first, they can use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. For local treatment, it is recommended to choose laser therapy or medication rinsing. If the sore throat condition is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. If the temperature is not above 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be applied. If there is a history of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. While undergoing treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help them recover as soon as possible.