Question
My son is 8 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during speech, and also had a low fever. How should a child’s tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can begin with anti-inflammatory medications, and regional therapies such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection of medications can also be performed. If there is throat pain, painkillers can be considered to alleviate the low fever, and if the body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, medical attention should be sought promptly. If acute symptoms or complications occur, it is recommended to consider tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.