Question
Dear Sir, my son is just over 5 months old and has recently been experiencing symptoms such as severe throat pain, coughing, and fever with lack of energy. How should a child with a sore throat and fever be treated effectively?
Answer
The recommended treatment is to follow medical instructions and administer anti-inflammatory medications to the child. Complementary treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and injection medications can be considered if necessary. For throat pain, appropriate painkillers can be administered. For fever management, choose cooling methods based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, and oral fever-reducing medications can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Surgery is one feasible method for children with recurrent attacks, and attention should be paid to reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits to aid in early recovery.