Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt even when drinking water, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he had a slight fever and wasn't feeling well. Please advise: How should I treat his tonsillitis if it's swollen and red?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. While taking medication, local treatments such as rinsing or direct application of medication can also be performed to enhance the therapeutic effect. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if the temperature is above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if a child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider early surgery. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.