Question
My daughter is 4 years old and has been experiencing severe sore throat, cough, and fever recently. How should we treat her tonsillitis with red swelling?
Answer
The main treatment for pediatric tonsillitis is the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments can also be considered, such as cleaning the tonsillar crypts or injecting medications. If the child’s main symptom is sore throat, painkillers can be administered to alleviate the symptoms. For children with fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken. If the treatment is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. It is also important to pay attention to reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits, which can help in the recovery from the disease.