Patient's question:
My little girl is 6 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. She also had a low-grade fever. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis with redness and swelling in young children?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture, as well as local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention by taking the child to the hospital. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment may be considered after the condition is under control to prevent recurrence. During treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and ensure adequate nutritional support to aid in early recovery.