Patient's question:
Boy, already 4 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and found that his voice was a bit hoarse. Additionally, he has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. While taking medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, to enhance the therapeutic effect. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can be given to children. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral antipyretics are recommended for temperatures above 38.5°C. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is advised. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.