Question
My son is 3 years old and just started saying that he feels pain when swallowing water. I noticed that he has a slight cough and seems to have a persistent low fever. How should I treat my child’s sore throat and low fever?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be provided. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be administered. In necessary cases, such as when the child experiences severe throat pain, painkillers can be given. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of fever-reducing medicine is recommended. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. Besides these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgery as a treatment option. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-protected against the cold to prevent exacerbation of symptoms.