Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said his throat hurt. It was found that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child's throat pain is severe, appropriate pain-relieving medication can be given. If the child still has a fever, antipyretic measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, emergency medical attention is necessary. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly suitable for children with recurrent episodes. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds and subsequent recurrent tonsillitis.