Patient's question:
My male child is 3 years old. At first, when he started talking, he felt a sore throat. He noticed that his cough was quite severe, and at the same time, he had a slight fever and wasn't very energetic. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?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 based on symptoms, or use local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. Pain relievers can also be given to children depending on their condition, especially when throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If a child has persistent fever that doesn't subside, oral fever-reducing medications can be administered. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery at an early stage. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds that could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.