Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 2 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water felt painful in her throat. It was also discovered that her cough seemed quite severe. Additionally, she had a slight fever and seemed lacking in energy. Please ask: How should I treat her tonsillitis if it's swollen and red?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given based on the child's symptoms. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all effective. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, with a focus on liquid foods.