Question
My son is 4 years old. Initially, he felt pain when swallowing water. He has a severe cough and also has a slight fever with a lack of energy. How should I treat the red and swollen throat in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be administered. If there is a fever, the method of cooling (reducing body temperature) should be chosen according to the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. These methods are currently commonly used in treating tonsillitis. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, suitable for children with recurrent attacks. At the same time, it is also important to arrange reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.