Question
My child is a 1-year-old boy. Lately, he has been experiencing a sore throat, difficulty drinking water, and a low-grade fever. How should red swelling in pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Currently, the main treatment for pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice is antibiotics, with the selection of effective medication based on bacterial culture, which yields good results. In severe cases, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil washing and medication injections. Painkillers can be administered when the child has severe throat pain, and cooling methods should be chosen according to body temperature if there is a fever. If the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment may be considered. Parents should pay attention to the disease, seek early treatment, and take appropriate preventive measures.