Question
My daughter is 8 years old. Initially, she felt pain when drinking water and her voice was a bit hoarse during speech. She also had a slight fever. How should a child with a sore throat and high fever be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it is advisable to administer anti-inflammatory medication as appropriate. Additionally, regional medication sprays or laser therapy can be provided. If the child’s throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, apply antipyretic medication promptly. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.