Question
My daughter is 6 years old and has recently started experiencing throat pain when speaking, accompanied by coughing and a slight low-grade fever. How should red swelling in children’s tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
When treating red swelling in children’s tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications can be administered, and regional treatment methods can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, such as tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsil. If the child has throat pain, some painkillers can be considered; if there are fever symptoms, antipyretic drugs can be taken. If the condition is severe, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. After controlling the inflammation, consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.