Patient's question:
My little girl, she's one year old. At first, she had a slight sore throat. I noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when she talked, and she had been running a low fever. Could you please tell me: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered based on the child's symptoms, or local treatments can be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can also be given to the child. If accompanied by low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider early surgery. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent colds and subsequent recurrent inflammation of the tonsils.