Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. He just started to feel a sore throat when speaking, accompanied by a slight cough and a bit of fever with a lack of energy. How should I treat his sore throat effectively?
Answer
Antibiotics are currently the most commonly used medication for treating sore throat and can be chosen appropriately. Regional rinsing or spray medication can also be considered, as well as injecting symptomatic medication into the tonsils. The efficacy is quite good. If the throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be administered. If the child keeps running a fever, parents should also give some antipyretic medication, or immediately take the child to the hospital. Sore throat has the characteristic of recurrence. If there are similar situations, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. After the condition improves, it is recommended to take the child for moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.