Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of pain when swallowing water. He also had a slight cough. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should a child with a sore throat and low fever be treated for optimal effectiveness?
Answer
For treatment, first provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intramuscular injection. For children with obvious throat pain, analgesic medication can be used. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be cooled physically, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with oral antipyretics. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the condition is controlled to avoid recurrence. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits for your child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.