Question
My child is a 4-year-old boy. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also has a low-grade fever. How should red and swollen tonsils in young children be treated?
Answer
You can appropriately administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. You can also use regional medications, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. You can also give the child some painkillers if there is a sore throat. Some children may also have a fever, in which case you can give the child some oral fever-reducing medication. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. If there are multiple acute severe cases or there are complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life, and consume liquid foods mainly during the treatment period.