Question
A 9-year-old boy, at first, felt pain when swallowing water, and noticed that his cough seemed more severe. Additionally, he has a low-grade fever. How should red swollen tonsillitis in children be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be chosen appropriately. Regional treatments can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers can be administered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents should also give some antipyretic medication, or immediately take the child to the hospital. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. Pay attention to a light diet during the treatment period, and consume mainly liquid foods.