Question
My child is a 7-year-old boy. He just started saying that it hurts when he drinks water, and I noticed that he has difficulty swallowing. Now he has a high fever that won’t go down. How should I treat a child’s sore throat and fever?
Answer
Generally, if it is tonsillitis, it is effective to give the child some antibiotics to treat the condition. For regional treatments, laser therapy or drug irrigation are recommended. Painkillers can also be given based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If the medication is not effective and the symptoms recur, surgical treatment may be considered. Pay attention to a light diet, with a focus on liquid foods during treatment.