Question
My son is 9 years old and has just started saying that his throat hurts. I noticed that he’s been coughing quite severely, and now he has a persistent high fever. How should red and swollen tonsillitis in children be treated?
Answer
The treatment of children’s tonsillitis includes selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, and can be complemented with regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. If a child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to administer symptomatic painkillers according to the situation. Physical cooling can be used to reduce fever if accompanied by low-grade fever. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, immediate medical attention is required. If a child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and sleep habits to help the disease recover as soon as possible.