Question
My son is 3 years old. He just started feeling a bit of pain in his throat, and I noticed that his coughing seems more severe. He also has a low-grade fever. How should I treat his red and swollen tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered, along with regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection drugs. In cases of throat pain, painkillers can be given to the child. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can use fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.