Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, he said it hurt when he swallowed something, and then we noticed he had a mild cough. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please tell me how to treat red and swollen tonsils in infants and young 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. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be selected to enhance efficacy, including crypt irrigation, direct injection of drugs into the tonsils, etc. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. Additionally, if fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery early. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, strengthen nutritional supplementation, and help them recover as soon as possible.