Question
My 8-year-old son has a sore throat recently, accompanied by a slight cough, and now he has a high fever. How should we diagnose and treat red swelling in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, using antibiotics to treat the child can be effective. In addition, some local treatments can be considered, such as tonsil washing, internal injection of medication into the tonsil, laser therapy, etc. If the child’s throat is very painful, painkillers can be considered. At the same time, if there is a fever, antipyretic medication can also be used, and it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible during a high fever. If there are recurrent episodes of inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life, and consume mainly liquid foods during the treatment period.