Question
My 9-year-old son is experiencing a sore throat, pain when drinking water, difficulty swallowing, and a lack of energy with fever. How should red and swollen tonsillitis in young children be treated?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s advice and administer some anti-inflammatory medication to the child. Additionally, regional therapy can be carried out, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intramuscular injections, and laser therapy. If the child’s sore throat symptoms are severe, it is advisable to use some painkillers to relieve the symptoms. Some children may have a fever, in which case they can be given oral fever-reducing medication. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is imperative to seek medical attention. The methods mentioned above are common treatment methods, but if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm and preventing colds to avoid recurrent tonsillitis inflammation.