Question
Dear Baby, currently 2 years old, at first, she said she felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed that she had a slight cough and a low-grade fever. How should a child with a sore throat be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric sore throat can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil injection. If the child has severe throat pain, some painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.