Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. Initially, he felt pain in his throat when drinking water, and now he has a severe cough. Moreover, he has a persistent fever that doesn’t seem to go away. How should I treat my child’s sore throat and low fever?
Answer
For treatment, it is first advisable to administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms, and at the same time, some regional treatments can be carried out, such as rinsing or direct medication, to consolidate the efficacy. If the primary symptom is throat pain, consider giving the child some painkillers. Additionally, if there is a fever, you can also give the child some fever-reducing medication. If the fever persists, please seek medical attention as soon as possible. These methods are among the commonly used treatments for tonsillitis. Furthermore, for children who have recurrent episodes, surgery is also one of the feasible treatment options. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure that the child gets enough rest.