Patient's question:
My male child, who is 7 years old, initially said that he felt pain when swallowing things. I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he had a slight fever and lacked energy. Please advise: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to give them pain relievers based on the situation. If the child still has a fever, it is necessary to consider fever reduction measures. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is important to seek medical attention promptly.In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can consult a doctor and choose surgery for treatment. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.