Question
A 3-year-old girl is experiencing symptoms such as throat pain, pain when drinking water, severe coughing, and low fever. How should children with red and swollen tonsils be treated?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can include the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, along with regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. Painkillers can be appropriately used based on the child’s condition, especially when throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If the child continues to have a fever, fever-reducing medications should be administered. If the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention should be sought. Tonsillitis may recur; if this occurs, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, it is important to arrange for a reasonable diet and rest schedule for the child to aid in a quick recovery.