Question
My daughter is 5 months old. Initially, she complained of pain when swallowing, and I noticed that her coughing seemed more severe, and she’s been a bit feverish. How should a child with low fever pharyngitis be treated effectively?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric pharyngitis. Parents can choose according to symptoms, and can also perform regional rinsing or spraying, or inject symptomatic medications into the tonsils, all of which are quite effective. If the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve symptoms. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the illness is controlled to avoid recurrent episodes. It is also recommended to take children for moderate exercise after the illness improves to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.