What to do if children have dry and itchy throat?

When children are young, they always have problems with their throats, either redness and swelling or dryness and itchiness. Especially in autumn when the weather is dry and children do not pay attention to their diet, they are prone to dry and itchy throats. So how do we solve this problem in children? I guess this is an issue that many parents are very concerned about. Let me tell you the method!

Dry throat, itchy cough is generally best treated with Chinese medicine. The main cause of the disease is due to organ dysfunction, which causes heat and toxicity to accumulate in the throat. The current Western medicine treatment for this disease is not very ideal. Due to the different causes of chronic pharyngitis, the symptoms of each patient are also different. Therefore, it is particularly important to use medicine according to different pathologies. Those who are invaded by exogenous evil and attack the throat are treated with dispersing wind and heat, reducing swelling and relieving sore throat. Those who have lung and kidney yin deficiency and virtual fire inflammation are treated with nourishing yin fluid, reducing fire and relieving sore throat.

Dry throat and cough:

(1) Pay attention to the combination of work and rest, avoid cold, and stay in bed during the acute phase.

(2) People who are frequently exposed to dust or chemical gases should wear protective measures such as masks or face shields.

(3) Drink more boiled water with light salt, eat easily digestible food, and keep bowel movements smooth.

(4) If you have a sore throat due to internal heat, avoid smoking, drinking, spicy food, or foods that are too cold or too hot.

(5) Pay attention to oral hygiene and develop the habit of rinsing your mouth after meals to prevent bacteria from growing.

(6) Foods such as amaranth, honey, tomatoes, carambolas, lemons, green fruits, kelp, radish, sesame, raw pears, water chestnuts, Imperata root, and sugarcane can clear away heat and reduce annealing, and nourish the yin fluid of the lungs and kidneys. You can eat them in moderation.

(7) Keep the indoor air circulating.

(8) Do not speak for a long time, and avoid shouting at the top of your voice.

When a child has a dry and itchy throat, it is best to take certain measures in time. You can adjust the diet, consult a doctor, and use medication to control it. Be sure to pay attention to not let the child make a big fuss during the illness. If you do not exercise restraint, it will only make the child's condition worse.