Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started primary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing. It was found that his cough was quite severe, and he also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child anti-inflammatory medications. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injections. If the child primarily exhibits symptoms of sore throat, parents are advised to consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may choose surgery under a doctor's guidance for treatment. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.