Question
My daughter is just 4 months old and has been complaining of a sore throat. She has been experiencing severe coughing and has had a slight fever as well. How should we treat a child with red and swollen tonsils?
Answer
Appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered, along with regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsil drug injections, and laser therapy. If throat pain is severe, painkillers may be given. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. If medication is ineffective and symptoms recur, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm to avoid exacerbating symptoms.