Baby's throat is red and swollen and has a fever

Compared with adults, babies have weaker resistance and are more susceptible to cold virus infection, which can cause redness and swelling in the throat. Because the baby may not be able to speak well, it is difficult for him to express his symptoms, and the doctor can only observe the baby's physical condition through instruments. Some parents may give their babies medicine based on their own experience, which is very dangerous. Giving inappropriate medicine may endanger the child's life. So what should I do if my baby has a red, swollen throat and a fever?

1. First, you need to go to the hospital for diagnosis. The doctor will generally prescribe medicine, including cough suppressants, expectorants, fever-reducing medicines, and anti-inflammatory medicines. These medicines for children are generally available in regular pharmacies. Basically everyone who goes to the hospital and sells medicine knows about it. Or you can search the Internet for the above-mentioned medicines for children and the results will appear. You can keep some at home.

2. This recurring fever usually lasts for 2-3 days. Generally, after the fever subsides, it will start to rise again after a few hours. When the fever reaches 38.5 degrees, take antipyretic medicine immediately (the usage and dosage will be written on the packaging box). Drink plenty of water and give your child some warm water every 5 minutes. The purpose of drinking more water is to urinate, and each urination brings out a large amount of temperature in the body. The more you urinate, the easier it is to cool down your body quickly. Then the forehead needs to be cooled physically, that is, applying an ice bag or an ice towel. Ordinary cooling patches will not be very effective at this time. Keep wiping your body, hands, and feet with warm water. (It is not recommended to use alcohol wiping method casually. Although the effect is good, most people are not professional and do not know the dosage. In order to avoid any harm, it is recommended not to try it easily.) Use a hot towel to wipe the body, apply cold compress to the forehead, drink water to urinate, and use cooling medicine. And if you keep using the first three methods, the effect will be very obvious.

3. White porridge and millet porridge are the best foods. I don’t want to eat anything else, and I can’t eat it. Then drink more warm water. If the child starts to urinate and defecate, the condition is basically under effective control. You will no longer have a recurring fever, but you still need to measure your body temperature from time to time. It is best to buy a forehead thermometer or an ear thermometer. The measurement speed is fast and the readings are very accurate. As long as the child no longer has a fever, the condition is under control. Afterwards, take the medicine prescribed by the doctor on time, eat light food, and drink plenty of water.