Question
A 9-month-old male infant has started experiencing a sore throat, feeling discomfort when drinking water, severe coughing, and persistent low-grade fever. How should a child’s strep throat be treated?
Answer
It is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions to give the child anti-inflammatory medication, and regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or drug injections into the tonsil can be adopted. If there is a sore throat, painkillers can be administered to the child. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medication can be given. However, if the low-grade fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. These methods are usually used to treat strep throat, but if the child’s strep throat recurs frequently, surgery may be considered. Parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm, avoiding colds and flu, and preventing a recurrence of tonsillitis.