Question
My daughter is 1 year old. Initially, she felt a sore throat when talking, and I noticed that her coughing seemed more severe. Additionally, she seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should red and swollen tonsillitis in children be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for treating pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose according to symptoms, or opt for regional irrigation or spraying. Symptomatic medication can also be injected into the tonsils, which is effective. In cases where the child’s throat pain is particularly severe, painkillers can be administered. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be cooled physically, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after two weeks of acute inflammation subsiding. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.