Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat. I noticed that he also had a mild cough and a slight fever, and he wasn't feeling well. Could you please advise on how to treat his swollen and red tonsils?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the child has a sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be administered orally.In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering another episode of tonsillitis.