What should I do if my child has an itchy throat?

Colds are common in children because their immune systems are weak. When children catch a cold, it is very easy for them to suffer from throat discomfort. The most obvious symptom is itchy throat, which can lead to very severe coughing. So when a child coughs, how should we regulate the cough caused by itchy throat? What is the more effective way to relieve it? Let me tell you.

Generally speaking, coughs caused by bacteria can be treated with antibiotics, but antibiotics are ineffective for viral colds. If the sputum of a cold patient is thick, expectorants can be used to reduce sputum secretion. Patients with dry cough can use throat lozenges, licorice tablets or cough syrup to reduce the body's susceptibility and thus relieve the cough. But no matter which medicine you use, remember not to take it for too long and it must be under the guidance of a doctor.

Drinking plenty of water can help thin the phlegm and make it easier to cough up. Boiled water and fruit and vegetable juices are both good recovery drinks. Pear juice, watermelon juice, apple juice, radish juice, etc. are all good cough suppressants. You may as well drink 4-5 large cups of them every day. But be careful not to add sugar and salt. If you want to drink something sweet, you can add a little honey. Honey has the effect of moistening the lungs and promoting bowel movements, which helps to alleviate symptoms.

Increasing the humidity of the indoor air can help relieve discomfort such as cough, sore throat, and dry nasal cavity. You can use a humidifier or boil water in a teapot to humidify the air.

Parents should pay attention to the following points when children have colds and coughs

First of all, during the influenza epidemic season, children with fever, colds and coughs should have a longer course of illness. After diagnosis and treatment by the doctor, they should take medicine and receive care at home according to the doctor's instructions. Do not take your child to the hospital repeatedly because of a persistent fever, which increases the chance of repeated infection.

Secondly, in the early stages of a child's cold, when the condition is not serious, you can first give him some children's cold medicine; when the fever reaches above 38.5℃, take antipyretics in time, try to rest quietly, and drink plenty of water. When the condition worsens, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time. It is not advisable to handle it by yourself at this time, especially do not take adult medicines casually.

Finally, please pay attention to the care of your children. It is best to feed your children some liquid food, pasta, rice porridge, etc., which will be more conducive to digestion and nutritional supplementation. When the child has an itchy throat, he may need a lot of drinking water. It is recommended that you give your baby some light salt water to replenish electrolytes.