Question
A 5-year-old boy recently developed a sore throat and mild cough, with persistent high fever. How should he be treated for strep throat and sore throat?
Answer
Use anti-inflammatory medications symptomatically, consider regional radiation therapy or medication irrigation to relieve the sore throat. Control persistent fever, use antipyretics as needed, and consider physical cooling(cooling) if the temperature exceeds 32.5 degrees Celsius. For children with recurrent streptococcal throat infections, consider surgical treatment. It is recommended to maintain a light diet, with liquid foods being the main choice during treatment.