Question
Dear parents, our son is just over 4 months old. He has recently started to feel pain when swallowing water, and we’ve noticed that his cough is quite severe. Additionally, it seems like he’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should we treat red and swollen tonsils in children?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment can be adopted, such as using anti-inflammatory medications and regional applications of medications (e.g., tonsil irrigation, intralesional injections, etc.). For children with severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. Moreover, surgery is an option for treating recurrent tonsillitis, particularly suitable for children with frequent episodes. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure that the child has enough rest time.