Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat, and I noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. I would like to ask: How should tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms, or local treatments can be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If symptoms do not improve, it is essential to seek medical attention. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. Lastly, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to the doctor for early treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.