Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Also, he has had a low-grade fever for a while. I would like to ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing drugs or immediately take the child to the hospital. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may choose surgery under the guidance of a doctor for treatment. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.