Question
My child is a 9-year-old boy. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and he’s been running a fever. How should red and swollen tonsillitis in young children be treated?
Answer
In treating this kind of illness, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including methods such as pus pocket irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, and in cases of throat pain, painkillers can be administered to the child. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also give some fever-reducing medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently develops tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During this period, ensure that the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.