Question
My child is a 8-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat while speaking, accompanied by a slight cough. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should red and swollen tonsillitis in young children be treated?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and administer some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication to the child. While taking the medication, regional treatments such as rinsing or direct application of medicine can be done to consolidate the efficacy. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also give some fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. For those with recurrent episodes of inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care work in their daily lives.