Patient's question:
My little girl is 9 years old. At first, she said she had pain when swallowing, and it was found that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. She also had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections may also be used. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, parents are advised to consider giving pain relievers to alleviate discomfort. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics, while physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5°C. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. After recovery, it is recommended to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.