Question
The baby girl is just 6 months old. Initially, she had a slight sore throat, and it seemed like swallowing was a bit difficult. Additionally, she has a fever and seems lackluster. How should a child’s sore throat and fever be treated?
Answer
It is appropriate to administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intramuscular injection. You can also give the child some painkillers based on their condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, after the inflammation is controlled, surgery can be considered. During treatment, attention should also be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and ensuring enough rest time.