Question
My son is 5 years old. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water and noticed that his coughing seems more severe, and now he has a persistent high fever. How should red swelling in pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be chosen as appropriate. Regional treatment options, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections, can also be considered. If the pain in the throat is severe, some painkillers may be administered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents should give some antipyretic medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During treatment, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also important to ensure that the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.