Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, has a sore throat, severe cough, and low-grade fever. How should a child with a sore throat and fever be treated?
Answer
Treatment Suggestions: Follow the doctor’s instructions to administer anti-inflammatory medication. Regional treatment methods such as sore throat cavity irrigation and drug injections can be combined. If there are symptoms of throat pain, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate symptoms; if there is a persistent fever, timely use of antipyretics is appropriate. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, consider physical cooling methods. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs, consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is advisable to eat a light diet, focusing on liquid foods.