Question
A 7-year-old boy is suffering from red swelling due to pediatric tonsillitis, with symptoms such as sore throat, hoarseness, and high fever. How should it be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
When treating red swelling in children with tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory drugs can be selected under the guidance of a doctor for symptomatic treatment. Additionally, regional treatments can be combined to enhance efficacy, such as pus cavity irrigation and direct drug injection. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents may consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. For low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to medication, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis episodes, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. Parents are reminded to pay attention to the disease, seek medical treatment early, and pay attention to relevant prevention and health care work in their daily lives.