What to do if your child has a sore throat

Children's immune system is lower than that of adults, so special care needs to be taken when taking care of them, otherwise they may easily develop certain diseases. In life, sore throat is a common disease among children. There are many factors that can cause this disease, but it is generally caused by upper respiratory tract infection due to viral infection. No matter what the cause is, it must be treated actively. So what should you do if a child has a sore throat?

Throat inflammation is actually an acute upper respiratory tract infection. Common pathogens are viruses, and a few are bacteria. Because babies are young, they usually have more severe systemic toxic symptoms, including a high fever of 39.5-40℃, which may last for 1-2 days, or even several days in some cases. Some children also have convulsions. Symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, cough or sore throat are usually more severe. They are often accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms such as anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. Physical examination shows no abnormal signs except congestion in the pharynx.

If your baby has a sore throat, you should pay attention to rest and care. The room temperature should be kept constant and the humidity should be maintained at a certain level. Special attention should be paid when the child has laryngitis. During the fever period, the child's appetite becomes poor, so it is advisable to give him soft and liquid food. Traditional Chinese medicine is often used to treat viral infections, such as Xiaoer Jinqiao Granules, Mountain Wintersweet Leaves, and Lanqin Oral Liquid. Bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics such as penicillin and cephalosporins. However, it has no effect on acute upper respiratory tract infections caused by viruses. Instead, it can cause imbalance of the body's flora, which is conducive to the reproduction of viruses.

Therefore, we must be careful when using antibiotics and avoid their abuse. When bacterial infection is present, if antibiotic treatment is still ineffective after 2 to 3 days, infection with other pathogens should be considered. When you have a high fever, you can use a cold towel to wet your forehead or the entire head, changing it every 10 minutes. This can often control febrile convulsions. If your temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, take antipyretics such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. However, if excessive doses are used, it can easily lead to excessive sweating, a sudden drop in body temperature, and even collapse, so be careful when using it.

This article has introduced what to do when a child has a sore throat. We hope that parents and friends will pay attention to whether the child is using the medication correctly. We also remind parents to give their children enough care during their illness. If the child has a serious fever, it is best to use medication, because simple physical cooling may no longer be effective.