Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 5 years old, just started, feels sore throat when speaking, found, cough is quite severe, also, has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: How can pharyngitis in children be treated effectively if it is very painful.Doctor's answer:
When it comes to treatment, the first step is to administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child's symptoms. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain relievers can be considered. In cases of fever, the appropriate method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral antipyretics are recommended for temperatures above 38.5°C. If there is a history of recurrent inflammation, surgical intervention may be considered. During treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet, enhance nutritional supplementation, and support early recovery.