Question
A boy, 8 years old, initially experienced a slight sore throat, noticed difficulty in swallowing, and now has a persistent high fever. What should be the treatment for red and swollen tonsillitis in young children?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, parents can consider giving their child anti-inflammatory medications or local applications such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the child’s primary symptom is throat pain, it is recommended that parents give a moderate amount of pain relief medication. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. For children with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgery may be considered. After the condition improves, it is suggested to engage the child in moderate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.