Question
A boy, already 1 year old, initially complained of pain when swallowing, and it was noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also had a low fever. How should red and swollen tonsillitis in young children be treated?
Answer
Appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be administered, as well as regional rinsing or spraying. Symptomatic medications can also be injected into the tonsils. The efficacy is generally good. If the child’s primary symptom is throat pain, parents may consider giving some painkillers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child still has a fever, it should be treated accordingly. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is required. For those with recurrent acute severe cases or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after two weeks of acute inflammation subsiding. During treatment, it is also important to ensure that the child maintains a light diet and strengthens nutritional supplementation to aid in an early recovery.