Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. He just started experiencing a slight sore throat and has also developed mild coughing. Additionally, it seems like he hasn't recovered from a low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat red and swollen tonsils in children?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; if above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.