Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 8 months old. At first, he said his throat hurt even when drinking water, and he noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Moreover, he now 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:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. For local treatment, it is recommended to choose laser therapy or medication rinsing. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is advisable to use some pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If this does not relieve the symptoms, it is essential to seek medical attention. The above are common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold, which could worsen the symptoms.