Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt even when drinking water. He then developed severe coughing and also had a low fever. Please advise: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child anti-inflammatory medication, or use local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; if above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and during treatment, a liquid diet should be the main focus.