Question
My daughter is 2 years old. She recently has been experiencing throat pain while speaking, difficulty swallowing, and fever with a lack of energy. How should red swelling in children’s tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, appropriate antibiotics can be used for treatment, including systemic medication as well as regional treatments such as cleaning the tonsillar crypts or injecting medication into the tonsils. If the child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate symptoms. For mild fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is suggested to consider surgery early on. During the treatment period, pay attention to a light diet, focusing mainly on liquid foods.