Question
Baby girl, just 1 month old, just started saying that it feels painful to drink water and coughing is quite severe, and it seems like a low-grade fever hasn’t gone away. How should a child’s sore throat and fever be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, they can be treated with anti-inflammatory medication. While taking the medication, some local treatments can be performed, such as rinsing or direct application of medicine, to consolidate the therapeutic effect. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, consider giving some painkillers. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be cooled physically, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medicine can be taken. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the condition is controlled to avoid recurrence. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and sleep habits for your child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.