Question
My daughter is 9 years old. Initially, she said she felt pain when swallowing, and it seemed a bit difficult to swallow. She also had a slight fever and lacked energy. How should red swelling of pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
For treatment, it is first recommended to administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the child primarily experiences throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If the child continues to have a fever, apply antipyretic medication promptly. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar situations occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.