Question
A 5-year-old boy initially felt a sore throat while speaking, accompanied by a slight cough and a bit of fever. How should red and swollen tonsils in children be treated?
Answer
Generally, for pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment can be considered. Additionally, regional therapy such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intralesional injections can be performed. For throat pain, analgesics can be administered; for low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought promptly. Moreover, surgery is an option to consider for children with recurrent episodes. During the treatment period, pay attention to a light diet, mainly consisting of liquid foods.