How to treat red and swollen tonsillitis in children

Patient's question:

Female baby, currently 3 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, noticed it, accompanied by mild coughing, and also had low fever. Please ask: How to treat pediatric tonsil inflammation and redness.

Doctor's answer:

Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medication. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can also be used. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child still has a fever, appropriate fever reduction measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover more quickly.

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