Question
My daughter is 6 years old. She recently started saying that drinking water feels painful in her throat. I noticed she has been coughing more severely and has had a slight fever. What should be the best treatment for a child’s sore throat and fever?
Answer
It is appropriate to administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. Additionally, regional treatments can be considered, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injections, and laser therapy. If the child’s primary symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child continues to have a fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is recommended. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently develops tonsillitis, it is also advisable to consider surgical treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.