Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 6 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows things, and he noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should the tonsillitis redness and swelling in the child be treated?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. While taking medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as rinsing or direct topical application, to reinforce the therapeutic effect. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be administered. If the child has persistent fever, parents can also give fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. For cases with multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.