Question
How should one handle a four-and-a-half-year-old child who has a sore throat and occasionally coughs?
Answer
Based on the description, the child may have tonsillitis, which is an upper respiratory infection. Treatment mainly involves antibiotic therapy, which could include intravenous injections or the use of traditional Chinese medicine like Jinliangdeng decoction, which often shows good results. Additionally, if there are symptoms of nasal congestion, antihistamine medications such as Piriton can be taken orally. It is recommended to maintain a balanced diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy foods, drink plenty of water, get adequate rest, and supplement vitamins and trace elements, as well as calcium and folic acid.