Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and then discovered that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I would like to ask: How can I effectively treat my child's swollen and red tonsils?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them according to symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injections can be used in conjunction. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is intense, to help alleviate the suffering. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen according to the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. In addition, surgery is also a feasible option, suitable for children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is recommended.