Patient's question:
My male baby is 2 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts even when drinking water. He also has mild coughing and a slight fever, and he's not very energetic. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it's pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. Pain relievers can also be given to the child based on their condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. If the child has persistent fever that doesn't subside, oral antipyretics can be administered. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During this period, it's important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.