Question
My daughter is 1 year old. She has just started to feel a sore throat when she speaks, and her voice sounds a bit hoarse. She has also been slightly feverish. How should I treat my child’s sore throat and fever?
Answer
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotics, and while undergoing systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, methods including pus pocket irrigation and direct medication injection into the tonsils. If the child primarily presents with sore throat symptoms, it is recommended that parents consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. Some children may also experience fever, at which point oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If the symptoms do not subside, medical attention is a must. In addition to these common treatment methods for tonsillitis, surgery is also a viable option for children who have recurrent attacks. During treatment, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also crucial to ensure sufficient rest and avoid fatigue.