Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat. I noticed that he also had a mild cough, and it seemed like he had a low-grade fever that never went away. Please ask: How should I treat my child's swollen and red tonsils?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the symptoms. Persistent fever in children should be promptly treated with antipyretics. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider early surgery. During treatment, it is essential to ensure the child stays warm to prevent worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.