Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and we noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Also, he has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local medications can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. Pain relievers can be given based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under a doctor's guidance. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child well-warmed to prevent further worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.