Patient's question:
My little girl, who is 2 years old this year, initially felt a sore throat when she started talking. She was also found to have some difficulty swallowing, and at the same time, she had a slight fever and seemed listless. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. Pay attention to a light diet during daily life, and a liquid diet should be the main focus during treatment.