Question
My son is 8 years old and just started to feel pain when drinking water, and I noticed he has a slight cough as well. He also has a bit of a fever and seems less energetic. How should we treat red swelling in children’s tonsillitis?
Answer
It is recommended that parents select appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs for their child under the guidance of a doctor to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Additionally, regional treatments can include tonsil crypt lavage, intratonsillar drug injections, laser therapy, and so on. If the throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. If the child still has a fever, it may be appropriate to consider taking some fever-reducing medication. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. The aforementioned methods are currently common treatments for tonsillitis. Moreover, surgery is also a viable option, suitable for children with recurrent episodes. During this period, pay attention to allowing the child to rest adequately and consume more vegetables and fruits.