Question
A 6-year-old boy is experiencing a sore throat, feeling pain when drinking water, accompanied by a slight cough and low fever. How should one effectively treat the symptoms of tonsillitis and low fever?
Answer
For the symptoms of tonsillitis and low fever in children, it is generally recommended to use anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance. Regional drug sprays or laser therapy can also be used. For cases with pronounced throat pain, analgesics are suggested. If the child has a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, antipyretic medication can be taken. If the child frequently experiences these symptoms, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment after the condition stabilizes to avoid recurrent attacks. During the treatment period, maintain a light diet and consume mainly fluids.