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 medication injections. For sore throat, pain relievers can be given to children. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If symptoms do not improve, it is essential to seek medical attention. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, 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 fruits and vegetables.