Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat. It was found that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and it seemed like a low fever that never went away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can also be given to the child. If accompanied by low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery at an early stage. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering recurrent tonsillitis.