What to do if your child has white pus in his throat

What disease causes white pus in children's throats? In fact, if this happens, it is very likely that you have pharyngitis. The main symptom of pharyngitis is the appearance of some white pustules near the throat. The pustules are not very big, but they can greatly affect your daily diet. Pharyngitis is mainly caused by reduced resistance, and it can be cured by taking appropriate medication.

Pharyngitis is an acute inflammation that occurs in the pharyngeal isthmus and is a special type of pharyngitis. The pharyngeal isthmus refers to a ring-shaped structure on the vertical plane of the pharynx. The upper part is the uvula and the free edge of the soft palate on both sides, the lower part is the root of the tongue, and the left and right sides are the palatoglossal arch and palatopharyngeal arch. These four structures together form a narrow annular part called the pharyngeal isthmus. Pharyngitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, and manifests as sore throat, dry throat, foreign body sensation, herpes, ulcers, etc., which are similar to the symptoms of acute tonsillitis.

There are several specific types of pharyngitis. ① Herpetic pharyngitis in children is mainly caused by infection with enterovirus Coxsackie group A virus. Characterized by acute onset of fever and sore throat, red halos on the mucosa and characteristic surrounding vesicular rash; ② Vincang pharyngitis, also known as ulcerative pharyngitis or ulcerative tonsillitis, is a subacute tonsillitis caused by infection with Fusobacterium and Vincang Borrelia, characterized by obvious localized inflammatory reaction and ulcer formation.

1. General treatment

Rest in bed, avoid fatigue, keep warm, maintain a good mood, drink plenty of water, eat soft food, avoid smoking and drinking, avoid spicy food, and keep bowel movements open.

2. Anti-infection treatment

For those with bacterial infections, antibiotics can be given orally, by intramuscular injection, or by intravenous drip. Penicillins or cephalosporins are the first choice. Sensitive antibiotics can also be selected based on the results of bacterial culture and drug sensitivity tests. For those infected with the virus, oral antiviral shock, acyclovir, famciclovir and other antiviral drugs can be taken three times a day, or intravenous vitamin C can be given once a day.

3. Symptomatic supportive treatment

The human body needs to consume 2000 ml of fluid every day. If the throat pain is severe and you are afraid to swallow, you can give glucose, saline, energy mixture, etc. intravenously to supplement your physiological needs. Patients with fever should receive more fluids due to evaporation of sweat. If the fever is above 38.5℃, ice packs or alcohol baths can be given. Children with high fever are prone to convulsions, and their temperature should be actively reduced before convulsions occur.

4. Local treatment

Gargle with compound borax solution, normal saline or 3% hydrogen peroxide. Adult patients can take Qingyan Drops orally three times a day to help relieve throat discomfort.