Patient's question:
My male baby, who is 2 years old, initially said that he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, he has had a slight fever for a while. I would like to ask: How should I treat my child's swollen and red tonsils?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotic medications, or local treatments can be applied, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If the child's throat is particularly painful, appropriate analgesics may be given. If the child still has a fever, fever reduction should be considered. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, emergency medical attention is necessary. For cases with multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet should be the primary focus during treatment.