Question
How should red swelling in children with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can be chosen based on the results of bacterial culture, selecting sensitive antibiotic medications for systemic treatment. At the same time, regional treatments can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil lavage or direct drug injection. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, it is recommended to provide some painkillers to alleviate symptoms. If there is a fever, choose a method of cooling down according to body temperature; for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, and for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. In addition, surgery is also a feasible treatment option; for children with recurrent attacks, surgery can solve the problem. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm in daily life to prevent catching a cold and causing tonsillitis to flare up again.