Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 3 years old. At first, he felt sore throat even when drinking water, and noticed mild cough. Now, he has high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has severe throat pain, appropriate analgesics can be given. For fever symptoms, antipyretic drugs can be administered. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During treatment, it is advisable to maintain a light diet and primarily consume liquid foods.