Question
My son is 6 years old. He’s been complaining of a sore throat, has had quite severe coughing, and seems to have a persistent low-grade fever. How should I treat red swelling in my child’s tonsils?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, parents can first administer anti-inflammatory medications to the child. In terms of local treatment, laser therapy or medication irrigation is recommended. If the child experiences severe throat pain, appropriate painkillers can be given to alleviate the discomfort. If the child continues to have a fever, it is necessary to use fever-reducing medication promptly. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. During the treatment period, pay attention to giving the child a light diet, with fluids being the mainstay.