Question
A boy, already 3 years old, initially complained of a sore throat, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and now he has a persistent high fever. How should red swelling in children’s tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, it is effective to give the child some symptomatic antibiotics. Regional rinsing or spraying can also be considered, as can injecting symptomatic medication into the tonsils. The efficacy is quite good. For children with pronounced throat pain, painkillers can be used. If the child still has a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken accordingly. However, if the fever persists, it is imperative to seek medical attention promptly. If the medication is ineffective and there are repeated occurrences, surgical treatment may be recommended. During treatment, also pay attention to arranging a light diet for the child and enhancing nutritional supplementation to help with early recovery.