What to do if baby has herpes in throat

Many people may think that herpes only appears on the surface of human skin, because herpes is also a skin disease in a sense. But what everyone doesn’t know is that herpes can actually exist in the human throat. This is mainly caused by the throat being infected by the herpes virus. A small number of parents found herpes on their children's throats while taking care of them. What should they do at this time?

1. When herpes appears in the baby's throat, you need to first determine the cause. First of all, it may be due to dry weather, which causes the baby to get angry and develop herpes. At this time, pay attention to drinking more water, such as honeysuckle water, which has the effect of removing heat, or you can relieve it by drinking honey water.

2. Another situation is herpetic pharyngitis, which is also accompanied by fever and other conditions. This disease is a common disease among young children. At this time, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time, take relevant medications, or receive infusions to control the development of the disease in time.

3. Generally speaking, there are mainly two possibilities for herpes in a baby's throat. During the baby's treatment, the mother needs to give the baby more water and pay attention to feeding light and easily digestible food, preferably liquid food, to avoid pain caused by swallowing. Special attention should be paid to care, and all items used by the baby need to be disinfected to avoid reinfection. Pay more attention to observation and treatment under the guidance of a doctor, and the condition can be relieved and cured.

Six tips for treating herpetic pharyngitis.

1. Open windows frequently for ventilation

Maintaining air circulation is an effective measure to prevent and treat chronic pharyngitis. Dry indoor air and excessive cooling, heating or humidity can affect the defense function of the pharyngeal mucosa, causing functional disorders and abnormal sensation in the pharynx, which can eventually lead to chronic pharyngitis. Rinse your mouth and brush your teeth in the morning, after meals and before going to bed to keep your mouth clean. At the same time, preventing and treating oral and nasal diseases and eliminating inflammatory lesions are also helpful in preventing pharyngitis.

2. Adjust your diet

The diet should be light and easy to digest, supplemented with some refreshing, heat-removing, tender and juicy foods. Such as oranges, tangerines, pineapples, sugar cane, olives, pears, apples, etc., or drink more water and cool drinks, but the drinks should not be too strong. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, ginger, pepper, mustard, garlic and all spicy foods.

3. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest

Avoid exposure to cold and rest in bed if your body is not adapted. In daily life, drinking tea can not only prevent and improve the treatment of inflammation, but also regulate the balance of human body mechanisms, clear away heat and detoxify, and have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.

4. Pay attention to protection

People who are frequently exposed to dust or chemical gases should wear masks, face shields, etc. and take protective measures.

5. Keep your stomach and intestines clear

Drink more boiled water with light salt, eat easily digestible food, and keep your stomach and intestines unobstructed.

6. Seek medical attention promptly

Once discovered, seek medical attention as soon as possible and don't delay.

To sum up, there are many methods to treat herpetic pharyngitis. In addition to seeing a doctor, you can also treat herpetic pharyngitis through relevant methods in daily life. In addition, in order to prevent herpetic pharyngitis, it is recommended that you pay more attention to your diet, develop good living habits, and get more rest. Once you are found to have herpetic pharyngitis, you should seek timely treatment.