Question
My son is 7 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and his voice was a bit hoarse. It seems like he’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should red swelling in pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s pediatric tonsillitis, it’s effective to give the child some symptomatic antibiotics. Regional rinsing or spraying can also be considered, as well as the injection of symptomatic medication into the tonsils. The efficacy is quite good. If the child has severe throat pain, some painkillers can be used to alleviate the symptoms. If the child still has a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrence, so after the inflammation is controlled, surgery can be considered if there are similar situations. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering another tonsillitis attack.