Question
A 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially had a slight sore throat, noticed difficulty in swallowing, and has been running a slight fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis with redness be treated?
Answer
The first step in treating pediatric tonsillitis is for parents to give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. Regional rinsing or spraying can also be used, and symptomatic medications can be injected into the tonsils. These treatments are all effective. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also administer some antipyretic medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the child has recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible. At the same time, it is also important to pay attention to arranging a child’s reasonable diet and rest habits to help the disease recover as soon as possible.