Question
My daughter is 4 years old. She recently started feeling a sore throat, which makes it uncomfortable for her to drink water, and she also has a slight cough. Additionally, she has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should I treat my child’s sore throat and fever?
Answer
Currently, in the clinical treatment of pediatric sore throat and fever, antibiotic medications are primarily used, which can be selected based on the sensitivity of the bacteria, with good results. Local irrigation or spray treatments can also be performed, and symptomatic medications can be injected into the tonsils, which are also effective. Depending on the child’s condition, a certain amount of painkillers can be administered, especially when the sore throat is severe, which can help alleviate pain. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of fever reducers is necessary. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling(temperature reduction) can be used. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.