Question
My daughter is 7 years old. Initially, she had a slight pain in her throat, and I noticed that her coughing seemed more severe. She also had a bit of a fever and seemed less energetic. How should I treat my child’s sore throat with low fever effectively?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it can be treated with anti-inflammatory medication, regional irrigation or spraying, or injecting symptomatic medication into the tonsils. The efficacy is generally good. For children with prominent symptoms of 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 physically cooled, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with oral antipyretics. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the illness 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.