Question
My son is 5 years old. He has just started to feel a bit of pain in his throat, and it seems like swallowing is a bit difficult. He also has a persistent fever. How should we treat red swelling in children’s tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered. Additionally, regional treatments can be considered, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intravenous drug injection, and laser therapy. If the symptoms are mainly throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgery as a treatment option. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.