Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated effectively in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given some symptomatic antibiotics. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. For sore throat, pain relievers can be given to children. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be administered. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention must be sought. For multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.