Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of a sore throat and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. He also had a slight fever. How should red and swollen tonsillitis in children be treated?
Answer
To better treat tonsillitis, one can choose symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications under the doctor’s guidance. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including hidden pouch irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsil. For children with prominent symptoms of pharyngalgia, painkillers can be used. If the child continues to have a fever, apply antipyretics promptly. For temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and sufficient rest.