Red throat in a child - what to treat?

The red throat in a child is one of the most frequent symptoms with which young parents turn to pediatricians. In most cases, this is a sign of a cold and is accompanied by a rise in body temperature, a runny nose and a cough. Meanwhile, this is not always the case, and in some situations, parents may notice that the child has a red throat all the time, although he himself does not bother.

In this article, we will tell you what diseases can cause this unpleasant symptom, and what to do if the child often has a red throat.

Why does the baby have a red throat?

The most common reddening of the throat in a child is caused by the following reasons:

• pharyngitis;
• all kinds of SARS, including influenza;
• bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, for example, angina;
• "Children's" viral infections, such as diphtheria, measles, rubella and chickenpox;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract occurring in an acute form, for example, gastroduodenitis or biliary dyskinesia;
• period of dentistry, or teething.

When should I see a doctor?

In a situation where you accidentally discovered that your son or daughter has a reddened throat, but there are no other symptoms of the disease, and the child feels great and continues to live his usual life, there is nothing to worry about. Most likely, the baby has a sluggish pharyngitis. To treat the red throat in a child in this situation, it is enough to rinse the broth with chamomile.

In very rare cases, this may also manifest an allergic reaction to a certain product. If the red throat does not disturb the crumbs in any way, you just have to wait, and this symptom will disappear on your own as soon as the allergen is finished. Meanwhile, in the following situations, it is necessary to call a pediatrician:

• redness of the throat is accompanied by a rise in temperature, which does not fall off for three days or more;
• the child refuses to eat;
• the baby experiences nausea, vomiting, or fever;
• in all cases in newborn babies for up to a year.

How to quickly cure a red throat in a child?

Most mothers, when addressing a pediatrician, raise the question of how to treat a child who has a very strong red throat. Undoubtedly, one should not treat the reddened throat, but its cause, to identify and determine which in some cases only a qualified pediatrician can. That is why before you start self-medication, do not be too lazy to consult a doctor, because the red throat can be a sign of serious illness.

Most often pediatricians prescribe to children such sprays as Tantum Verde or Hexoral, as well as various lozenges for resorption, for example, Lisobakt. To facilitate the condition of the baby, along with the medications prescribed by the doctor, you can use the following folk medicine:

1. Regardless of the cause of the disease, inflammation and redness of the throat cavity requires abundant and warm drinking. As often as possible, offer the baby a cranberry mors or kissel, chamomile or lime tea, as well as a natural broth of dogrose.
2. Also wonderful is the rinsing of the throat with decoctions of medicinal herbs, such as sage, chamomile and calendula.
3. If the crumb does not have an allergy, before going to bed, you can offer to drink a glass of hot milk with honey. This remedy perfectly softens the throat and allows the baby to go to sleep.
4. It is quite effective and gargling with a solution of baking soda with the addition of iodine. To do this, dissolve 1 teaspoon of soda in a glass of hot water and drip there 2-3 drops of iodine. The resulting liquid must be gargled.