Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed it accompanied by mild coughing, and he also had a slight fever and lacked energy. Please ask: How to treat red and swollen tonsils in infants and young children.Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Additionally, local medication sprays or laser treatment can also be administered. When necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be given. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also use fever-reducing medications or take the child to the hospital immediately. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.