Patient's question:
My little girl is 9 years old. At first, she said she had pain when swallowing, and I noticed that her cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, she had a slight fever and wasn't feeling well. I would like to ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, topical medication sprays or laser therapy can be applied. Pain relievers can also be administered based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If the child has persistent fever that doesn't subside, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. While undergoing treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help promote early recovery.