Question
My son is 8 years old and started saying he had a sore throat. I noticed he had a slight cough and a low-grade fever. How should I treat red swelling in a child’s tonsillitis for the best effect?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it is first recommended to use antibiotics that target the specific symptoms, or regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers can be administered appropriately. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent attacks; if similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child is kept warm and to avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.