Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. Initially, he said he had a sore throat, and I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe. Additionally, he’s been a bit feverish. How should red swelling in children with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used to treat tonsillitis and can be selected appropriately, or regional medication can be used, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. In cases of throat pain, painkillers can also be given to the child. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, some antipyretic medication can be taken orally. If the child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child, strengthen nutritional supplementation, and help him recover as soon as possible.