Question
A 7-year-old boy initially felt pain when swallowing water. He noticed his voice was a bit hoarse and seemed to have a persistent low fever. How should red and swollen tonsillitis in children be treated?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, regional treatments can include tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil injection therapy, and laser treatment. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the medication is not effective and the symptoms recur frequently, 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 exacerbate symptoms.