Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, just started saying that he felt pain when swallowing, and found that he had a more severe cough. Now he has a persistent high fever. How should a child with a sore throat and fever be treated?
Answer
It is recommended for parents to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs for their child under a doctor’s guidance, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. For regional treatment, laser therapy or drug irrigation can be considered. For children with marked throat pain, painkillers can be used. Additionally, if accompanied by fever, antipyretics can also be taken. In case of high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment can be considered. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging reasonable diet and lifestyle habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.