Question
My child is a 7-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe, and he has been a bit feverish. How should red swelling in children’s tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medication can be administered, along with regional treatments such as regional irrigation or direct medication to consolidate the treatment effect. If the child experiences severe throat pain, it is recommended to give painkillers according to the situation. For fever, choose a method of cooling based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, and antipyretic medication can be taken orally if the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Surgery is also a feasible treatment option for children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.