What to do if a child has a sore throat

Causes of pain in the throat of a child

A similar condition can be a symptom of many diseases. Consider the most common of them:

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   Angina. It is on this disease that the first thing that happens is the suspicion, when the baby starts complaining about unpleasant sensations.


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   Measles. If the child has caught a measles, in addition to a sore throat, you may notice a rash on his forehead and behind his ears.


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   Diphtheria of the pharynx. This serious disease is also accompanied by severe weakness, high fever and a plentiful yellow coating in the depth of the oral cavity.


4. 
   Herpetic angina manifests itself by the appearance of small bubbles in the throat, which over time can pass to the tonsils and pharynx.


5. 
   Scarlet fever. Additional signs of it are rashes on the cheeks and a strong reddening of the tongue.


6. 
   Laryngitis in addition to pain manifests itself in the form of a dry cough and a feeling of perspiration in the throat.


7. 
   Most people infected with mononucleosis, among other symptoms, feel sore throat.


8. 
   Influenza and acute respiratory infections are the most common diseases that are accompanied by the described symptom.


9. 
   Viral pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx and is expressed in its redness, as well as in the release of mucus.


10. 
    Sore throat can be one of the manifestations of allergies.

What to do if a child has a sore throat

Of course, the first thing you need to visit a doctor orcall it at home, depending on how your baby is feeling. In addition to a specialist-appointed treatment, you can also carry out a series of activities aimed at alleviating the patient's condition:

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   Provide the child with a full rest. For several days the child must spend in bed, not attending school or kindergarten. Do not forget to regularly ventilate the room to ensure a constant supply of fresh air.


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   Abundant drink is important for any disease. The more fluid enters the body - the sooner toxins are removed from it. During the illness, drink the child with warm tea, compote or broth of rose hips. To improve immunity, such beverages are helpful:
   
   
   
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     tea made from chamomile or lime;
   
   
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     broth of raspberry or currant leaves;
   
   
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     Mint tea;
   
   
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     a decoction of thyme and St. John's wort.
   
   
   
   


3. 
   A sick child should not be spared food forcibly. If he does not have an appetite, wait a bit, after a while the kid himself will ask for food. Remember that with a sore throat, some food causes unpleasant sensations. Try not to give the child a hot, cold, sour, acute or salty. Solid foods can also irritate inflamed mucous membranes. As dishes in this case, porridge, fruit or vegetable purees, sour-milk products are ideal.


4. 
   If your child's age allows, you candoing rinsing. As a rinse liquid, a solution of furacilin, various herbal decoctions, soda or saline solutions are well suited. Do this procedure at least 5 times a day for an hour before eating.


5. 
   For irrigation of the throat can be purchased at the pharmacyvarious sprays. Remember that children under the age of three should spray the product on the cheek surface. Also, ask the pharmacist beforehand, from what age you can apply this or that medicine.

In this article we have covered the mostcommon reasons why a child may have a sore throat. You can alleviate the condition of the baby and speed up the healing process thanks to the above tips.