Question
My child is a 1-year-old boy. He has severe throat pain and coughing, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should I treat the red and swollen tonsillitis?
Answer
For children with tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be used, along with regional treatments such as cleaning the tonsillar crypts, injecting medication into the tonsils, or laser treatment. For children with obvious throat pain, painkillers can be administered, and fever-reducing medication can be taken if there is a fever. In cases of high fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to medication, if the child has recurrent inflammation, parents can also consider surgical treatment. It is advisable for parents to pay close attention to this condition, seek medical treatment for their child early on, and pay attention to related preventive and health care measures.