Question
My daughter is 5 years old. She recently started saying that drinking water is painful and her throat feels sore. She has been coughing quite severely, and it seems like she has had a low fever that hasn’t gone away. How should a child with red swelling from tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
It is appropriate to administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs, and regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intra-tonsillar drug injections can also be performed, if necessary. In cases where the child’s throat pain is particularly severe, painkillers can be given. Children with fever symptoms can take fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. For those who have recurrent acute severe episodes or have complications, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. After the condition improves, it is suggested to encourage the child to engage in moderate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.