Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is 9 years old and has just started to complain of a sore throat. I noticed that she has difficulty swallowing and has been running a slight fever. How should red and swollen tonsillitis in children be treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis, and can be chosen appropriately. In severe cases, regional treatments such as tonsil washing and injection medications can also be considered. For children with significant throat pain, painkillers can be used. If the child still has a fever, it should be appropriately reduced; if it exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If the tonsils repeatedly become inflamed, it is recommended to consider surgery early on. Parents should ensure warmth to prevent colds from causing the tonsils to become inflamed again.