Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He was found to have difficulty swallowing, and he also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: How should we treat tonsillitis when the child's tonsils are red and swollen?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents consult a doctor to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injections can also be performed. If a child's sore throat is particularly severe, pain relievers may be given based on the situation. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, fever-reducing medications can be administered orally. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Additionally, sufficient rest should be ensured to avoid fatigue.