Question
My son is 1 year old. Initially, he said his throat hurt, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should I treat my child’s sore throat and fever?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and administer some anti-inflammatory medication to the child. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injections, and laser therapy. If the child has a particularly sore throat, painkillers can be administered as needed. For fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the condition is controlled to avoid recurrent episodes. It is also recommended to have your child engage in moderate exercise after recovery to improve immunity and prevent recurrence.