Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. He started to feel a sore throat while speaking and found that swallowing was a bit difficult. He also had a low-grade fever. How should red swelling in children’s tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered, and regional treatments such as rinsing can also be performed to consolidate the efficacy of the treatment. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate painkillers can be given. If the child continues to have a fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is recommended. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be applied. These are common treatment methods, but if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid catching a cold to exacerbate the symptoms.