What should I pay attention to when I have pharyngitis in children?

Pharyngitis is also relatively common in children. In addition to regular treatment, parents should replenish their children with water and electrolytes in time to avoid electrolyte imbalance in their children. They can eat some slightly cool foods on a daily basis, which will help clear away heat and reduce fire. Parents should educate their children to develop good hygiene habits, and wash their hands and brush their teeth frequently.

1. Proper supplementation of water and electrolytes:

When a baby has an infection in the mouth and throat, he will refuse to drink milk or eat due to the redness, swelling and pain. He will even drink less water and urinate less. Especially for some viral infections that can cause fever and oral ulcers, such as hand, foot and mouth disease, herpetic pharyngitis and herpetic gingivoglossitis, babies often refuse to eat anything because of the pain in their mouths, which can cause dehydration. They can be given oral electrolyte solutions or even intravenous drips to properly supplement water and electrolytes to improve symptoms.

2. It is more appropriate to give cold food at this time:

When your baby has a sore throat and refuses to eat, parents are advised to try the following methods: For babies under six months old, milk and boiled water can be cooled a little and fed slowly. For babies who are starting to eat complementary foods, you can try some cold porridge soup, or cold, diluted fruit juice that is sweet but not sour (such as diluted apple juice).

3. The patient's daily life should pay attention to:

In daily life, it is recommended to get more rest to fight inflammation, and take symptomatic treatment drugs (such as antipyretics, analgesics, expectorants, etc.) to relieve the discomfort of sick children. However, the dosage of drugs for children must be converted according to body weight. Abuse of over-the-counter drugs can easily cause side effects due to overdose, and these drugs must be evaluated and prescribed by a specialist before they can be taken.

4. Daily prevention

Develop good hygiene and eating habits, wash hands frequently, avoid going to crowded places, avoid contact with upper respiratory tract infections, and reduce the chance of getting sick. When parents have a cold, they should avoid kissing their children or sneezing, coughing, or breathing towards their children. They should also wash their hands and wear a mask when feeding their babies.

After the operation, the surgical site must not be exposed to water within 7 days and must be kept clean to prevent infection and scabbing. Avoid eating irritating foods, keep a good mood, do not be overly nervous and impatient, do not eat spicy and irritating foods, avoid smoking and drinking, and eat more fruits and vegetables. Take enough rest and avoid overwork. Finally, you must take medicine and go for checkups strictly according to the doctor's instructions. Actively treat the primary disease to avoid the occurrence of secondary diseases.