Question
My daughter is 5 years old. She recently started saying that drinking water causes pain in her throat. I noticed she has a slight cough and seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should red and swollen tonsillitis in young children be treated?
Answer
For treatment, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. If the condition is severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and injection medications. If the sore throat symptoms are severe, it is advisable to use some painkillers to relieve symptoms. For fever, you can take some antipyretic medication. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the child frequently experiences this condition, after controlling the disease, consider surgery to avoid recurrence. During the treatment period, keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen symptoms.