Question
My daughter is 9 years old. She started with a slight sore throat, and I noticed her coughing seems more severe, and she also has a low-grade fever. How should red swelling in pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The treatment for red swelling in pediatric tonsillitis includes antibiotic medications, which are commonly used. If the condition is severe, some regional treatments can be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the throat pain is severe, appropriate painkillers can be administered. For fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with physical cooling methods, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the child frequently experiences this situation, consider surgery after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is mainly important to ensure that the child stays warm and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.