Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He has also had a low-grade fever for a while. I'm asking: If his tonsils are inflamed and painful, what treatment works best for him?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child anti-inflammatory medication, or use local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injections. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also give fever-reducing medication, or immediately take the child to the hospital. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm to prevent catching a cold, which could trigger a recurrence of tonsillitis.