Patient's question:
My daughter, who is 8 years old, initially said that she felt pain when swallowing. It was discovered that her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke, and she had been slightly feverish all along. Please ask: How should we treat tonsillitis with redness and swelling in the child?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. While systemic treatment is administered, local therapies can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child's primary symptom is sore throat, parents are advised to consider giving pain relievers as needed. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be selected based on the temperature: physical cooling is recommended for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral antipyretics can be used for temperatures above 38.5°C. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children who experience recurrent episodes. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent them from catching a cold, which could trigger further inflammation of the tonsils.