Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then I noticed that his cough seems to be more severe as well. He also has a low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis with redness and swelling in young children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are all effective. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can be given to the child. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further worsening the symptoms by catching a cold.