Question
My son is 4 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that his cough seemed more severe as well. He also has a low-grade fever. How should red swelling of pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The first step in treating pediatric tonsillitis is to give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be administered, and painkillers can be given based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. If the child has a fever, it should be reduced appropriately; if the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If the child frequently experiences this condition, surgery can be considered after the illness is controlled to avoid recurrence. During this period, it’s important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.