Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. He also had a low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat his swollen and red tonsils?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents consult a doctor to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. Some children may also experience fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medications can be given. If symptoms do not improve, it is essential to seek medical attention. These are common treatment methods. However, if a child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. Finally, parents are encouraged to take this condition seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.