Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed it accompanied by mild coughing, and it seemed like a low fever that never went away. Question: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. It can also be combined with some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all good options. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. Some children may also have a fever at this time, and in such cases, oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is essential to seek medical attention. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. Pay attention to a light diet during daily life, and a liquid diet should be the main focus during treatment.