Question
My 3-year-old daughter has started feeling a sore throat, with difficulty swallowing and a low-grade fever. How should the red swelling in a child’s tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and administer anti-inflammatory medications to the child. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be considered. If the primary symptom is a sore throat, painkillers may be given. If the child continues to have a fever, it is necessary to use antipyretic medication promptly. Body temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius can be tried with physical cooling methods. If the drug treatment is not effective and there are recurrent attacks, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet consisting mainly of light foods, and to ensure sufficient rest, avoiding fatigue.