Patient's question:
My daughter is 9 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and then I noticed her cough seemed quite severe as well, accompanied by a low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat red and swollen tonsils in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injections can also be used. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling is recommended, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be taken. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further aggravating the symptoms by catching a cold.