What should I do if my child has a swollen throat?

People are prone to getting a sore throat and inflammation after eating irritating food, especially spicy or salty food; some people are prone to getting a red and swollen throat when they have a cold, or have tonsillitis or pharyngitis. For children with low immunity, it is easy to get sore throat if they don't pay attention. When you find that your child has a sore throat, you can use acupoint massage for physical therapy. The Dazhui point is located in the depression below the seventh cervical vertebra of the human body. Massage can help treat sore throat.

1. Acupoint massage for treating children's sore throat

Dazhui Point

[Location] In the depression below the seventh cervical vertebra (the highest bone in the neck after lowering the head).

【Main Indications】Sore throat, cold, cough, asthma, etc.

[Technique] Pinching method: use the thumbs and index fingers of both hands to pinch the Dazhui point until congestion or purple ecchymosis occurs; or kneading method.

[Operation] The baby holds the chair and sits with his back to the operator, or lies prone to fully expose the acupuncture points. The operator uses the thumbs and index fingers of both hands to squeeze around the acupuncture points towards the center with a certain amount of pressure until the skin in that area is completely squeezed out (as shown in the picture), and then starts pinching again, 100 times each time, or until the sha comes out completely (no new sha comes out). The next operation can only be performed after the sha has completely subsided.

2. Dazhui Point Application Experience

1. If this point is used in the early stages of a cold or cough, it can effectively prevent the progression of the cold and cough. If used late, the effect will be relatively slow.

2. Pinching out the sha at the Dazhui point combined with pinching the sha in the Adam's apple area in front of the neck will have a more obvious effect in relieving pain. It is also effective for hoarseness, and this point is also effective for adults.

3. This point can also be used in conjunction with other acupoints for adjusting colds and coughs, such as Pinggan, Qingfei, and the small horizontal line of the palm.

4. For young babies, parents can use the sucking method to remove the sha.

5. No talcum powder is needed when operating this point.

6. Be sure to avoid wind during the operation. Drink plenty of warm water before the operation. Urinating helps to clear heat and toxins. You can take a shower 3 hours after the appearance of sha and go to bed 1 hour later. Do not blow the wind immediately after the appearance of sha. If you must go out, be sure to protect your neck with a scarf, otherwise it will aggravate the condition.