Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he had a slightly sore throat. He noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well, and he had been running a low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can also be given to the child. If the child still has a fever, it is advisable to take fever-reducing medication. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery at an early stage. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further worsening of symptoms by catching a cold.