Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 5 years old. At first, she said her throat hurt even when she drank water. I noticed she also had a mild cough, and it seemed like her low-grade fever never went away. Could you please tell me how to treat tonsillitis with redness and swelling in young children?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments can also be used, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injections, etc. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is advisable to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If the child has a fever, they can take some fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the condition is under control to prevent recurrence. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.