Question
My child is a 9-year-old boy. He recently started saying he has a sore throat and I’ve noticed his coughing seems more severe. Moreover, he now has a persistent high fever. How should red swelling in pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
To effectively treat tonsillitis, one can choose anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance, or opt for local rinses or sprays, even injectable symptomatic drugs. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving pain-relieving medications. For fever, appropriate cooling methods can be chosen based on the body temperature. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs, surgical treatment is recommended. Additionally, parents should ensure warmth to prevent colds from triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.