Question
Dear Baby, she is currently 6 years old. She just started to feel a sore throat when talking, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Moreover, she has a persistent fever that doesn’t go away. How should red and swollen tonsillitis in children be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s a case of pediatric tonsillitis, it’s effective to give the child some symptomatic antibiotics. Regional rinsing or spraying can also be considered, as well as the injection of symptomatic medication into the tonsils. The treatment is quite effective. If the child has a sore throat, some painkillers can be administered. If the child still has a fever, then it’s advisable to cool down appropriately; if the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is required. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. Pay attention to a light diet during the treatment period and mainly consume fluids.