Question
Dear Parent, My daughter is currently 9 years old and has just started experiencing a sore throat when speaking. She has noticed that her cough is more severe, and she also has a slight fever and lacks energy. How should one treat red swelling due to tonsillitis in children?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be provided. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be administered. If the throat pain is severe, appropriate painkillers can be given. If there is a fever, choose the method of cooling down based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. At the same time, it is also important to arrange for a reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.