Severe sore throat in a child than to treat. Tactics of treatment of a two-year-old child, depending on the nature of the disease

Red throat is a symptom of many diseases, both infectious and non-infectious. Before starting to treat a red throat, it is always important to find out the cause of this phenomenon.

Throat is a common expression, there is no such anatomical term. When we say "sore throat" or "throat reddened", we mean visible to the eye part of the pharynx, or rather the oropharynx and pharynx - an opening connecting the oral cavity with the oropharynx. What exactly do we see when we look into a child's mouth or look at our own throat in a mirror? An arched hole, bounded on the sides by the palatine arches - anterior and posterior, between which is the palatine tonsil, the soft palate (“tongue”) hangs over this hole, and we can also see the back wall of the pharynx.

The throat is the entrance gate for both food and inhaled air entering our body. That is why a person usually feels any sore throat immediately: the first symptom of sore throat is usually pain, especially noticeable when swallowing.

Redness, as you know, is a symptom of inflammation. When any pathogenic factor enters, a cellular immune reaction occurs, the release of inflammatory mediators, which have a vasodilating effect. Due to blood supply, we see redness and swelling (thickening) of the mucous membrane.

What diseases are accompanied by redness of the throat?

The most common causes of redness in the throat:

• Pharyngitis;
• Angina.

Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the walls of the throat. He can be like independent disease as well as a symptom of other diseases. The cause of pharyngitis is an infection that enters the mucous membrane, usually by airborne droplets. Predisposing factors for the development of inflammation are:

1. Hypothermia of the body.
2. Irritant food or drink (too hot or too cold, spicy, salty, sour, etc.)
3. Air pollution.
4. Smoking, alcohol.
5. Pathology of the nose and paranasal sinuses.
6. Diseases of the esophagus and stomach.
7. Trauma (burn).
8. allergic predisposition.

The main symptoms of pharyngitis are:

• Sore throat. The nature of the pain can be different - from strong (“as if swallowing glass”) to barely noticeable. expressiveness pain does not depend on the degree of redness of the throat, rather on the level of the threshold of pain sensitivity. Pain can be felt both when swallowing food and when "empty throat" (swallowing saliva), and in the latter case, it occurs even more often.
• Discomfort in the throat: feeling of dryness, scratching, feeling of a lump or foreign body.
• Cough. Cough with pharyngitis begins with a sore or tickling in the throat, the patient is constantly haunted by the desire to clear his throat in order to remove the “interference” in the throat. The cough is mostly dry, sometimes mucus is still coughed up, but this does not bring relief.

Manifestations of pharyngitis

• Red wall of the throat: hyperemia of the palatine arches, soft palate, pharyngeal walls. The tonsils are usually not affected. In children with viral pharyngitis, small red dots can be observed on the walls of the pharynx and palate.
• Graininess of the walls of the pharynx. Lymphoid tissue in the pharynx is located in follicles - small rounded formations scattered throughout the walls of the pharynx. With inflammation, it is the lymphoid tissue that takes the first blow of the infection. The follicles increase in size and become visible as small grains. Sometimes they can fester, then we are talking about purulent follicular pharyngitis.
• With the addition of bacterial flora, it is possible purulent or purulent-fibrious plaque on the walls of the pharynx.

A small child often cannot complain of a sore throat. Therefore, when symptoms such as anxiety, lethargy, refusal to eat, fever appear, you need to look at the child's throat.

Acute pharyngitis is almost never isolated, most often it occurs as a symptom of acute respiratory infections in combination with rhinitis, tracheitis, bronchitis.

In 80% of cases, pharyngitis is caused by viruses, so if you are diagnosed with such a diagnosis, you do not need to immediately take antibiotics.

An increase in temperature and severe intoxication are also not characteristic of isolated pharyngitis.

Chronic pharyngitis occurs mainly against the background of concomitant diseases or permanent harmful factors. Redness does not go away even after the exacerbation symptoms subside. Constantly red throat can be observed:

1. For heavy smokers. Affects the constant irritating effect of tobacco smoke.
2. In patients with gastroesophageal reflux. With this pathology, there is a reflux gastric juice into the esophagus, inflammation of the mucosa of the esophagus and pharynx occurs.
3. Workers in hazardous industries.
4. In persons with chronic sinusitis and rhinitis. Two factors have an effect here: firstly, the constant flow of mucus from the nasal cavity along the pharyngeal wall, and secondly, impaired nasal breathing forces him to constantly breathe through his mouth.
5. With allergic rhinopharyngitis.

Treatment of pharyngitis

If pharyngitis occurs against the background of acute respiratory infections or influenza, is not accompanied by purulent deposits, the usual antiviral and local treatment is sufficient. Symptoms usually resolve within 3-5 days.

Non-drug methods for pharyngitis

• In the treatment of pharyngitis, it is very important not to additionally irritate the inflamed mucous membrane of the pharynx. Any food or drink should be warm (not hot or cold). Spicy seasonings, alcohol, solid food are excluded.
• Must be taken enough vitamin C, as well as vitamins A and E.
• Recommended plentiful drink.
• You also need to monitor the sufficient humidification of the air in the room (this is a very important factor).
• Distracting procedures will give a good effect - hot local foot or hand baths, mustard plasters on the feet or calves of the legs.

Local effect in pharyngitis

The goal of local treatment is to reduce pain, moisturize the mucous membrane, stimulate local immunity, and have an antiseptic effect.

The safest method of influencing the mucous membrane of the throat is exposure to saline. Saline can be bought at a pharmacy or prepared at home (for 1 glass of water - ½ tsp sea or table salt). This solution can be gargled in the usual way, it can be irrigated from a spray bottle or using a nebulizer. You can add a few drops of iodine to this solution.

Herbal infusions - sage, chamomile, eucalyptus - are well suited for gargling.

Pharmacies sell many ready-made preparations for the local treatment of a sore throat. You can choose the form of application that is convenient for you: rinse solution, aerosol or lozenges. They consist of one or more antiseptics, essential oils, local anesthetics, less often they include antibiotics and bacterial lysates. Main drugs:

1. Solutions for rinsing-Miramistin, Octenisept, Rotokan, Povidone-iodine. You can also prepare a solution yourself from ready-made tinctures: propolis, calendula.
2. Aerosols- Ingalipt, Cameton, Stopangin, Geksoral, Yoks, Proambassador.
3. Lozenges- Sebidin, Anti-Angin, Pharyngosept, Strepsils, Tantum Verde, Imudon.

All these drugs can be used for some time on their own. Separately, it is necessary to name medicines containing antibiotics and sulfonamides - Bioparox, Grammidin, Stopangin 2A forte.

Preparations containing antibiotics (even if local application) should not be used for sore throat without a doctor's prescription. Still, there are strict indications for prescribing antibiotics.

Why can't antibiotics be used without appropriate indications?

In the oral cavity and pharynx there is a more or less constant number of several types of bacteria. This is a normal microflora. Populations of opportunistic bacteria coexist peacefully with each other, occupy their own niche and do not allow "foreign" bacteria to spread.

Antibiotics kill not only pathogenic, but also this “peaceful” microflora. Moreover, the weakest species are killed first of all, while the strong and resistant to these same antibiotics continue to multiply. Let's not forget that they are called "opportunistic pathogens", that is, under certain conditions, they can still cause diseases. And in the case when we really need an antibiotic, the previous drug will no longer help - a stronger one will be needed.

But when do you need an antibiotic? The doctor should still determine the indications for antibiotic therapy. But the main symptoms of bacterial rather than viral pharyngitis can be recalled. These are: purulent plaque on the walls of the pharynx, an increase in body temperature above 38 for more than 3 days, an increase and soreness of the submandibular lymph nodes, changes in the blood test (an increase in the number of leukocytes, ESR).

And of course, there are diseases when antibiotics are simply necessary. The first is angina.

Common cause of throat redness: sore throat

Angina (acute tonsillitis) is an inflammatory process in palatine tonsils ah (colloquially they are called tonsils). This disease is infectious, caused by pathogenic streptococci, less often by other bacteria.

The disease is manifested by severe sore throat and general intoxication of the body ( heat headache, weakness, nausea). By clinical picture there are catarrhal and purulent tonsillitis (follicular and lacunar), there is also a purulent-necrotic form.

Symptoms of various forms of angina:

• At catarrhal form pronounced redness (hyperemia) of the palatine tonsils is determined, the redness also extends to the palatine arches, soft palate, the tonsils are enlarged. The tongue is dry and may be coated with white.
• Follicular form runs more difficult. The follicles of the tonsils suppurate and are visible on their surface in the form of small abscesses.

• At lacunar angina there is a continuous or island fibrinous-purulent plaque on the tonsils. Plaque is easily removed with a spatula.
• Purulent forms of angina are difficult, the temperature can rise to 39-40, there is a severe sore throat, it is difficult even to open your mouth. The patient is worried about chills, lethargy, nausea, lack of appetite. become inflamed and submandibular lymph nodes- they increase and become painful. The illness can last from 6 to 8 days.
• Angina, unlike pharyngitis, is usually not accompanied by either a cough or a runny nose.

Angina is dangerous with severe complications: suppuration of the surrounding paratonsillar tissue with the formation of an abscess, as well as long-term complications: the development of endocarditis, myocarditis, rheumatism, kidney disease.

Angina is just the disease that requires treatment with antibacterial drugs. Angina is contagious, so isolation of the patient is required, especially from children. In severe cases, hospitalization in an infectious diseases hospital is indicated.

In addition to all of the above measures that are used for pharyngitis, antibiotics are prescribed that have a detrimental effect on cocci bacteria. These are drugs first. penicillin group- Phenoxymethylpenicillin, Amoxicillin, Augmentin, Amoxiclav. With intolerance to this group, cephalosporins (Cefotaxime, Cefuroxime) or macrolides (Azithromycin, Sumamed) are prescribed.

Systemic antibiotics can be combined with topical drugs. The duration of antibiotic therapy is up to 10 days.

If tonsillitis occurs several times a year, and the enlargement of the tonsils persists between exacerbations, we will talk about chronic tonsillitis.

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Other diseases accompanied by redness of the throat

Throat redness may be initial symptom any infectious disease. If you see a red throat in a child and are aware of an outbreak of any infection, careful monitoring is necessary. Need to remember the main infections in which the throat turns red in the first place:

• Diphtheria. Quite a rare disease these days. It is manifested by a picture of diphtheria angina, severe intoxication and severe complications.
• Scarlet fever. The disease begins with inflammation in the throat and a sharp rise in temperature. On examination, a very red throat is visible, and a bright red palate with a clear border of redness is also characteristic. Only a few days later a small punctate rash appears on the skin.
• Measles. With measles, the throat also reddens first of all, and only after 3-4 days a rash appears on the skin. Measles has typical symptom– Filatov-Koplik spots ( light spots, surrounded by a red rim), appearing at the beginning of the disease on inner surface cheeks Redness of the throat appears in the form of spots various shapes, merging with each other - measles enanthema. In the future, lacunar tonsillitis may develop.
• Infectious mononucleosis. It is manifested by inflammation of the lymphoid structures in the throat (tonsillitis, follicular pharyngitis, adenoiditis), enlargement of the liver and spleen, and generalized inflammation of the lymph nodes.

It must be remembered that redness with ulceration in the throat may be the first sign of a blood disease ( acute leukemia, agranulocytosis).

Fungal infection of the pharynx (mycosis)

In adults, they usually occur with a weakened immune system, in individuals with concomitant severe somatic diseases. In children, this infection is quite common, especially in infants. This is a well-known thrush - candidiasis of the oral cavity and pharynx. The mucosa is covered with a white cheesy coating, when removed, bright red spots are noted.

A red throat in a child can still be observed with stomatitis, teething.

Do I need to treat a red throat if nothing bothers me?

Often there is such a picture that the throat is red, and does not hurt, there is no discomfort. In adults, this may be chronic pharyngitis, chronic tonsillitis, gastroesophageal reflux (inflammation of the esophagus).

Basically, the problem of a red throat in a child worries inexperienced mothers. It seems that the child is calm, plays, eats well, does not have a temperature, but the throat is red! Enhanced treatment begins: rinsing, inhalation, lubrication, etc.

It should be noted that the treatment of just "red throat" is the same as the "treatment of the abdomen" or "treatment of the head." A doctor's examination is necessary to find out the cause, it may be necessary to take a smear from the mucous membrane to study the microflora, to examine the gastrointestinal tract. It is necessary to assess the usefulness of nasal breathing. Frequent rinsing and antiseptic treatments can lead to dysbiosis - a violation normal microflora oral cavity and pharynx.

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Redness of the throat occurs due to a greater flow of blood to the site of inflammation. Thus, any organism reacts to the penetration of bacteria and viruses.

When a child has a red throat, how to treat it is very actual question. After all, not all medicines are suitable for babies, and many favorite folk remedies can even be harmful.

Remember! Throat problems can cause various reasons. And only a doctor, having figured out what the matter is, is able to prescribe competent treatment.

Possible causes of redness

• Infection.

Only a pediatrician, after examining the baby and receiving the results of the tests, will be able to determine whether it is a viral infection or a bacterial one.

Treatment depends on the cause. If bacteria caused the redness, antibiotics are most likely indispensable.

• Cold caused by hypothermia.

In this, the baby can be put on his feet through folk remedies like warm drink, lemon and honey (if there is no allergy).

• Rhinitis.

A runny nose often causes redness in the throat. Of course, because the bacteria literally besiege the baby's nasopharynx. As soon as the coryza is defeated, the redness of the throat will pass.

• Cutting teeth.

It happens that the baby's throat slightly reddens during teething. No treatment is required. Your doctor may recommend cooling gels to help your baby feel better.

Angina

Red throat and fever in a child are most often caused by a disease such as tonsillitis. Unfortunately, children often pick up this disease.

Angina is a very insidious disease, and only a doctor can treat it. After all, the pediatrician will be able to figure out what caused the disease, whether it is a virus or bacteria.

It happens that a baby, suffering from the flu, can get sick and viral sore throat. In this case, a red throat is also observed in the child. How to treat a baby? Medications are prescribed symptomatic, rinsing is recommended.

But most often the disease is caused by streptococci. In this case, antibiotics are required.

Angina is easily transmitted from a sick person. Therefore, children attending kindergartens and schools often start to get sick one after another.

Sore throat in a child

How to treat a baby when he has a reddened throat? This question always worries young mothers. Yes, and experienced parents sometimes experience panic with similar symptoms in young children.

In any case, it is always better to show the child to an ENT doctor or pediatrician. Only a specialist can correctly diagnose and determine the tactics of treatment. After all, it is never known exactly what caused the redness. Sore throat can cause both tonsillitis and pharyngitis. It can be harmless teething or drinking too cold drinks. Redness is provoked by various diseases, including diphtheria.

The main and main method of treatment, when a red throat and fever in a child, is frequent and abundant warm drink.

Good choices would be:

• rosehip decoction;
• chamomile tea;
• lime tea;
• cranberry juice.

rinses

If, after examining the baby, the doctor prescribed treatment, then you can help the patient a little by inviting him to rinse his throat.

Gargling will help relieve cough in children, the red throat calms down and does not cause anxiety.

Of course, this method can be used by children who already know how to take liquid into their mouths and not swallow it.

Solutions effective for throat infections:

• Decoctions of anti-inflammatory herbs such as sage, chamomile, eucalyptus.
• Honey water (a spoonful of honey in a glass of water).
• Water infused with propolis. A very effective remedy, because propolis is a natural antibiotic.

Very effective remedy warm milk with honey and a piece butter. (if the child is not allergic). The oil is very helpful in relieving irritation and inflammation, and the honey fights bacteria.

If a month-old child has a red throat, then, naturally, he will not be able to rinse it out on his own. In this case, it is recommended to use a spray gun.

Inhalations

Inhalations are divided into essential and steam. Steam is spent together with mom or dad. An adult covers himself with a towel with the baby and leans over a bowl with a decoction of herbs or a drop essential oil.

Inhalers are now on sale. But their use and filling should be carried out on the recommendation of a doctor. Essential inhalations carried out with the help of an aroma lamp and all the same essential oil (juniper, pine, eucalyptus - they have bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties).

You can just chop the garlic and onion and put in the room. These natural phytoncides disinfect the air.

Compresses when a child has a red throat

How to treat infants with a sore throat? This is complex issue. After all, even compresses are not suitable for all of them. But curd wrapping can be done even by the smallest. In addition, there will be no allergy to such treatment.

The curd is warmed up. It should be slightly warmer than body temperature, it is laid on the fabric. Apply to the throat, and cover with a plastic bag on top.

Such a compress can be left for an hour, and then changed.

Another safe way is a compress with cosmetic clay. Clay is soaked and applied in the same way as cottage cheese.

Taking a bath

If the baby is older than 3 years and he does not have a temperature, you can give him baths. The water temperature should not be more than 38 degrees.

An infusion of pine needles or eucalyptus is added to the bath. Therapeutic action achieved through penetration skin medicinal substances and inhalation of herbal vapors.

Medicines

Now in pharmacies you can see a lot of drugs that help in the treatment of sore throats and other diseases that cause redness of the throat. For example, Faringosept, Grammidin.

Among them, various aerosols are very effective. In any case, it is better not to self-medicate and seek the advice of a pediatrician.

But keep in mind that infants and children under the age of three are not recommended to use these types of drugs. Aerosols due to a sharp release of the drug can cause such a complication as bronchospasm (among them are Geksoral, Ingalipt, Stopangin).

You can drop propolis in mother's milk and give the spoon to the child. And if the baby does not refuse, try lubricating the nipple with such a tool.

When to Call a Doctor

Please note: if a child develops along with a red throat the following signs seek professional help immediately:

• Breathing is difficult, wheezing is heard.
• Sore throat that prevents the baby from eating.
• The temperature is high and there are signs of fever.
• A large amount of mucus appeared on the tonsils.
• In addition to sore throat, the child complains of pain in the legs and arms. So, there was a strong intoxication.

How to persuade a child to be treated

Oh, how difficult it can be to persuade a child to take bitter medicine or even open his mouth for examination! Try to get creative and turn the treatment into a game.

Steam inhalation is a great way to combat colds and sore throats. But a lot of kids just can't sit through right time in a stuffy space, covered with a towel.

Play hide and seek with your child. Children love to close their eyes with their hands and say “cuckoo”. So close your eyes one by one, time will fly by unnoticed.

To make the child open his mouth or swallow the mixture, you can use toys that are worn on the hands. A squirrel or a bunny is more likely to persuade an obstinate baby than the edification of parents.

And all the kids love the game of doctor. Treat the pupae, ask the dog to open its mouth and give the kitty a pill. And then the kid for the company will perform all the same actions.

Plentiful drink, compresses with cottage cheese and clay, propolis and herbal teas help to alleviate the condition of the baby.

Be healthy!

A red throat in a child is always a sign of illness. However universal remedy for the treatment of the throat does not exist. The same symptom can speak of a completely various diseases which only a pediatrician can distinguish.

Possible sore throats in children

Parents can replace the red throat in a child if he is already big enough. It is difficult to examine the throat of a newborn without a spatula and skill. Therefore, it is better to entrust the search for the cause of redness to the local pediatrician.

Usually parents are concerned about a very red throat in a child, how to treat it and how to avoid complications. A red throat can be a sign of harmless teething, or it can signal a serious illness:

• Angina. Angina is usually severe. The throat becomes red, the tonsils increase, the temperature rises, pustules may form on the tonsils.
• Scarlet fever. With scarlet fever, the throat acquires a crimson hue, dots (inflamed follicles) are visible on it, the sky becomes loose, and lymph nodes increase. Scarlet fever is called purple fever, because in addition to the throat, the cheeks also become red, a rash appears, and the temperature rises sharply.
• SARS. The most common cause of a reddened throat in children is a viral infection. In this case, there is a sore throat, cough, nasal congestion, snot, and sometimes fever. With SARS, the throat turns red, but does not become crimson, and the tonsils, as a rule, do not increase.
• Pharyngitis. Pharyngitis begins with hoarseness, coughing and stuffy nose. The throat becomes red and swollen. You may notice yellow or white spots on the tonsils. It is painful for the child to swallow, it is felt constant tickling, desire to cough. Usually caused by viruses. But with the course of the disease, a bacterial infection can join, and the disease flows into a chronic one.
• Tonsillitis. With tonsillitis, the palatine tonsils become inflamed. This disease is most often bacterial in nature. Tonsillitis can be accompanied by purulent formations on the tonsils, the throat hurts and turns red, the temperature rises.

Alternative treatment

Traditional medicine recipes

Folk remedies for the treatment of throat should be prescribed by a doctor. They can only be effective in combination with other treatments that address the cause of the symptoms (viruses, bacteria, inflammation, etc.).

It is worth remembering that infant prone to allergic reactions. Therefore, folk recipes should be suitable for the child by age. But even what the doctor recommends can cause allergies and even more swelling. Therefore, any remedy should be started in small doses and carefully monitor the reaction of the body.

Simple and effective folk remedies for the treatment of throat:

• Most safe remedy- This is gargling with soda. You can also rinse with water with salt and iodine. Such a procedure, when carried out regularly, relieves inflammation and contributes to the destruction of microbes. However, it all depends on the age of the child. infant it is impossible to force to gargle.
• Chamomile tea can also be very effective. They can gargle or give a drink to a child. In the second case, it is important not to overdo it. It's not tea, it's medicine. If the child is so small that he cannot gargle, he is given chamomile tea in a teaspoon several times a day. If a rash occurs, treatment should be discontinued.
• Many mothers talk about the benefits of lemon. It is really very useful, it has a lot of vitamin C and it is able to reduce inflammatory processes. But giving a child a lemon in pure form not safe for a sore throat. It can cause burns and irritation of the throat mucosa. It is better to give warm tea with lemon.
• Honey also helps with a sore throat. It softens it, relieves soreness and perspiration. With diseases such as tonsillitis and scarlet fever, honey alone will not help, but it will be able to support the child's immunity and relieve symptoms. Honey can be added to warm milk or tea. It is worth remembering that honey - strong allergen. It should be given with caution to children under 3 years of age.

Antibiotic treatment

With such serious illnesses like sore throat, bacterial tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment may be needed. They are prescribed by a doctor only if the infection is caused by bacteria.

It is not recommended to give the child antibiotics at the first signs of the disease for prevention. This is serious treatment, it requires medical supervision and constant adjustment. If the disease is not associated with bacteria, but is caused by viruses, antibiotics will not only have no effect, but can also be harmful, reduce immunity, and cause dysbacteriosis.

The dosage and the antibiotic itself is selected by the doctor. For children, sparing broad-spectrum antibiotics are usually chosen, when taking which the occurrence of side effects is minimized.

The course of antibiotic treatment must be completed to avoid relapse.

After 2-3 days at correct selection medicines, the child should show improvement, which should not be a reason for interrupting the course of treatment.

In the absence of proper treatment, the disease can lead to various complications. So, for example, tonsillitis, which at first glance seems harmless, can lead to the penetration of inflammation into the joints and the occurrence of rheumatism. The infection can also affect the heart, causing various defects. One of the complications of tonsillitis is paratonsillitis, when tissues outside the tonsils become inflamed. This is a rather serious disease that can lead to disruption of the work of all chewing muscles.

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Angina can lead to complications such as arthritis (inflammation of the joints), rheumatic fever and even give a complication to the kidneys, causing them chronic inflammation. Also, angina can develop into scarlet fever. After the discovery of antibiotics, such complications have become very rare, but for a full recovery, it is important to follow all the doctor's recommendations and seek medical help in time.

Tablets and lozenges

Types and description of tablets for children with throat diseases

Lozenges and tablets for sore throats are given to children older than 3-4 years, since young children are not able to dissolve or swallow a tablet.

Oral tablets do not work instantly. They are usually designed not to relieve sore throat, but to reduce the inflammatory process and pain syndrome generally.

Drugs that are safe for children include:

• Paracetamol. More often it is given to children at a temperature. The dosage should be calculated depending on the weight of the child. Paracetamol is not absolutely safe drug It focuses more on relieving the symptoms than on treating the disease. It should not be given to infants.
• Ibuprofen. More often this drug is given to children in the form of syrup, but it is also produced in tablets. It relieves fever, pain and reduces inflammation. Possible side effects and allergic reactions. Tablets are best given to children over 6 years of age, and for children younger age use syrup.
• Naproxen. This drug is also prescribed for fever and severe pain. It should not be given to children under one year old. Possible side effects in the form of nausea, vomiting, rash, drowsiness, dizziness.

To relieve a sore throat quickly, you can buy lollipops at the pharmacy. However, they also differ in their composition, so it is advisable to consult a doctor before using them. Some of them have antibacterial and anesthetic effect:

• Grammidin. Children's Grammidin has an antiseptic and antimicrobial action, facilitates swallowing, relieves pain and perspiration. It can be given to children from 4 years old, it is important not to exceed the dosage.
• Septolete. The composition of pastilles includes mint and eucalyptus, as well as an antiseptic substance. Possible manifestation of an allergic reaction.
• Doctor Mom. Dr. Mom lozenges relieve pain and perspiration, have an expectorant effect and suppress inflammation.

Throat sprays for children

Types and features of the use of throat sprays

Some sprays are prescribed even for infants, since they cannot gargle. Sprays are the most convenient local treatment angina and other ENT diseases.

However, sprays must be used with great care. They include various effective substances that are not always safe for the child. It is important to strictly observe the dosage, follow the doctor's recommendations, and also inject the drug on inside cheeks, and not down the throat itself, otherwise the child will swallow most of the medicine or may choke.

The most famous sprays:

• Hexoral. Spray destroys fungus and microbes, lasts up to 12 hours. It very effectively eliminates inflammation and relieves pain even with purulent diseases throat. However, it does not have a very pleasant taste that children do not like.
• Lugol. Lugol is often prescribed for angina. It is considered a very effective remedy for fighting inflammation of the throat. However, applying it directly to the site of inflammation can be painful. The spray contains iodine and causes a burning sensation. If the child is old enough, it is recommended to dilute Lugol in water and gargle with this solution.
• Aqualor. This spray can be used both for the treatment and for the prevention of throat diseases. It is made on the basis sea ​​water with the addition of natural ingredients. Perfectly rinses the throat, relieves inflammation, reduces pain.
• Ingalipt. Ingalipt is quite popular in pediatrics. It kills germs and at the same time has a cooling effect, relieving pain. It is recommended to use from 2-3 years. Before use, it is desirable to rinse the throat from pus.
• Miramistin. This is an antimicrobial drug. It does not relieve pain quickly, but it helps to defeat inflammation and infection. It is recommended to use it for children from 3 years old, but sometimes the doctor prescribes Miramistin to younger children. It is injected up to 3 times a day.

The choice of remedies for sore throat is quite wide, but it should be remembered that the reaction child's body may be unpredictable. It is not recommended to constantly use the same remedy without consulting a pediatrician. If one spray worked well, it does not mean that it will also help the next. The causes of reddening of the throat can be different.

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But not all parents are in a hurry to seek help from a pediatrician. Self-medication can be acceptable only if adults are sure of the cause of the disease. You need to pay attention to the fact that sore throat is not always caused respiratory infections, sometimes it can be an allergy or a problem in gastrointestinal tract. In this case self-treatment would not only be wrong, but also unsafe.

Causes of redness and sore throat

Before you start treating the throat in children, you need to figure out what caused the ailment. In the future, this will help to more effectively determine the tactics of treatment.

So, most often redness in the throat of a child is caused by four factors:

• hypothermia;
• viruses;
• bacteria;
• allergens.

Redness on the mucous membrane of the tonsils and pharynx indicates a local inflammatory process and may be a sign of the following diseases:

• SARS;
• flu;
• laryngitis;
• tonsillitis;
• diphtheria;
• scarlet fever;
• Infectious mononucleosis;
• chickenpox;
• rubella;
• measles;
• stomatitis;
• eruption of teeth in infants.

Less often, redness and sore throat appear against the background of allergies, pathologies of the digestive system. If a child has constant reddening of the palatine arches, but there are no complaints about a violation of well-being, we are talking about chronic form tonsillitis.

Disease symptoms

The clinical picture of diseases may vary, depending on the cause that caused them. Let's consider these reasons in more detail.

Viral infection

Most often, redness in the throat is provoked by influenza viruses, parainfluenza, SARS, adeno viral infection. A disease of a viral nature is accompanied not only by hyperemia of the throat mucosa, but also by symptoms such as cough (usually not pronounced and dry at the beginning of the pathology), sore throat and sore throat, loss of appetite, less often the pain radiates to the teeth and ears of the child. In addition to discomfort in the throat, viral infections are usually characterized by the presence of a runny nose, fever, conjunctivitis.

If the disease arose against the background of the pathological activity of another group of viruses - enteroviruses or measles, then its nature may differ in a slightly different course. With enteroviral pharyngitis, diarrhea and disorder in the organs always appear. digestive tract Measles is usually accompanied by a rash.

bacterial infection

In pathologies caused by bacterial flora, the body temperature always rises, and its values ​​\u200b\u200bcan reach high marks. The tonsils also turn red and inflamed, as a rule, they form a plaque. Bacterial infections always begin with a slight runny nose, scratchy and sore throat, which, depending on the measures taken, may get worse or worse in a short time. Treatment for bacterial infection usually prescribed by a doctor, since most often antibiotics are indispensable in this case.

Allergy

Redness of the throat caused by an allergic reaction of the body can only be diagnosed by a doctor. Treatment of allergic pharyngitis is carried out with antihistamines aimed at combating the allergen.

Features and principles of throat treatment in children under 3 years of age

Many parents perceive redness in the throat as a trifle, which is not necessary to treat, because after a couple of days the disease can recede on its own. Seeing redness in the throat of your baby, but not finding any accompanying signs diseases, parents most often prefer not to call a pediatrician and do folk remedies Or just let it all go by itself. In children under the age of 3, such an attitude to health is unacceptable.

Children's throat must be treated and done as soon as possible, since the infection may not be laryngitis, but beginning acute tonsillitis(), the complications of which can be very serious. Local antiseptics and decoctions of herbs, tonsillitis cannot be cured, sore throat always requires the appointment of an antibiotic.

In addition, if you do not consult with a pediatrician or ENT doctor, the situation may go according to the second scenario: infectious process may travel down the respiratory tract. After all, the tonsils are only the entrance gate for external infection.

To avoid the spread of the disease to the bronchi and lungs, it is necessary to consult a doctor with any redness in the throat and treat the child from the first symptoms of the disease. Only a specialist can determine the cause of the pathology, make an adequate diagnosis and prescribe the necessary treatment.

How to treat a throat for a child up to a year

If the disease is caused by a bacterial flora, the pediatrician will prescribe antibiotics. If the redness in the throat was caused by an allergy, the doctor's prescription will be limited to taking antiallergic drugs such as Zodak, Suprastin, Loratadin. For viral infections, the doctor may advise inhalation with, using as a basis mineral water or .

But when deciding how to treat a throat for a child under 1 year old, it is important to follow the following recommendations:

• offer the baby plenty of warm drinks, such as chamomile tea, which has an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect;
• temporarily exclude the introduction of new complementary foods and solid food from children's diet;
• breastfeed more often, as mother's milk strengthens the immune system and helps to cope with the infection faster.

Infants and those who have just turned 1 year old should not be offered all kinds of rinses and lozenges intended for resorption as a treatment, as they can choke on them. It is also not recommended to use sprays based on ethyl alcohol(for example, Tantum Verde, etc.). From pharmaceutical products you can use Vinilin in the form of a spray, but it is better to spray them on a pacifier, and not directly in the baby's throat.

How to treat a throat for a child 2-3 years old

Treatment of the throat in children 2-3 years old is much easier than in infants and one-year-old babies. Two-year-olds can already master the basic skills of gargling. By flushing out infectious pathogens from the throat, the child is guaranteed to follow the path of a quick recovery. But in order for the treatment to be correct, it is important to consult a doctor in time, without starting the disease.

The principles of throat treatment in children 2 and 3 years old are as follows:

• Plentiful drink.
• Diet with restriction of fatty, spicy and hot food.
• Gargling, sea salt, herbal decoctions or preparations indicated by the doctor (for example, in the case of purulent tonsillitis).
• Local sprays, Hexoral and Tantum Verde are allowed from the age of 2, but the jet of the drug should not be directed into the child's throat, but into the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe inner part of the cheek.
• Dissolving preparations Lizobakt, Grammidin and Sebedin can be given to children who have reached 3 years of age.
• Bacterial pharyngitis, tonsillitis require antibiotics.

Treatment with folk methods

Many mothers ask - how to cure a child's throat with folk remedies? Undoubtedly, traditional medicine has sufficient power in relation to many diseases and ailments, but it would be wrong to give preference to it as the only true treatment. Especially if the problem concerns the treatment of the child. Folk recipes can and should be used, but with the obligatory combination with the methods of official therapy.

Compresses

Warm compresses have a beneficial effect on a sore throat, relieving pain and discomfort in a child. But they can only be used as a treatment in children older than 2 years. To prepare a compress, you need to heat up to 38 ° 0.5 liters of water and 1 tsp. table vinegar. A piece of gauze or fabric is dipped into the resulting product and applied to the neck area. You can replace the ingredients of this recipe with 0.2 liters of vodka and 0.2 liters camphor oil, the principle of preparing a compress is the same.

rinses

Solution from sea ​​salt moisturizes the mucous membrane of the tonsils and pharynx, while cleansing it from pathogens. To prepare a solution for a child under 3 years old, 1 tsp is added to 1 liter of water. sea ​​salt and 2 drops of iodine. You can replace this recipe with decoctions of herbs based on calendula, chamomile, yarrow, which also have antiseptic properties.

Charging for the language

Oddly enough, but a small exercise for children's language is also included in the list. folk recipes for the relief of sore throats. Thanks to the active movements of the tongue, blood circulation in the pharynx improves, which becomes a guarantee of a speedy recovery.

So, you can ask the baby to lick a saucer generously smeared with good honey or jam. Of course, if the child is not allergic to honey. There is also one exercise taken from yoga - "Lion". Performing it, the baby needs to try to reach his own chin with his tongue. Repeat at least 5 times.

Prevention

If parents often think about the question of how to quickly cure a child's throat, in parallel with treatment, they should take up the prevention of colds. It will take less time and effort than the treatment itself, but the benefits for child health there will be more.

So the preventive measures:

1. Regular walks in the fresh air.
2. hardening.
3. Healthy food enriched with vitamins and microelements.
4. Take a synthetic multivitamin intended for children twice a year.
5. Timely treatment of any diseases.

If the child has pain and redness in the throat, do not hesitate to contact the doctor. Only a specialist, relying on the results of the examination and additional examination, knows how to treat the throat of a child 3 years old and younger. At a time when the child is healthy and the disease is absent, it is important not to ignore preventive measures and strengthen your baby's immune system.

Useful video about the treatment of angina in children

Moms are afraid of high temperature, anxiety and others unpleasant symptoms worsening the health of the baby. And it is enough to carefully look into the throat, and the reason becomes obvious. “The child has a sore throat” is a frequent verdict of a pediatrician after examination.

According to disease statistics respiratory system ranked first among other diseases childhood. But don't worry, because modern medicine allows you to find a way out of the most difficult situations. A sore throat in a child whose treatment is prescribed by a doctor is a common but solvable problem.

Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the posterior pharyngeal wall, which is rarely an isolated disease. Often accompanied by acute rhinitis (runny nose), tonsillitis, laryngitis. It is a manifestation of SARS, scarlet fever, measles, bacterial infection.

Causes of isolated (independent) pharyngitis:

• local or general hypothermia (neuro-reflex mechanism);
• intake of spicy foods;
• influence of harmful chemical substances(living in metropolitan areas).

Symptoms

This is:

1. Enlargement of follicles back wall pharynx- "cobblestone symptom"
2. Coughing.
3. Intoxication(decreased ability to work, lethargy) as a result of high temperature.
4. , dryness, scratching, tickling in the throat, which increase during swallowing and give to the ears.
5. Intoxication syndrome: general weakness on the background of fever, lack of appetite.

It is interesting! In children common complication pharyngitis - otitis. This is due to the ENT organs: the baby auditory tube, connecting the nasopharynx with the ear, is straight, wide and short, which allows mucus during a runny nose to easily penetrate from the nose into the ear.

Treatment of pharyngitis

Diet: exclude food that irritates the pharyngeal mucosa. Dairy and vegetable products are allowed, and even needed in the diet.

Local treatment:

• Inhalation of the throat with alkaline solutions or a 5% solution of albucid.
• , rotokan ( alcohol tincture chamomile).

Traditional medicine recommends using do-it-yourself infusions of calendula flowers, chamomile, sage leaves, lime blossom: just pour 1-2 tablespoons of dry raw materials medicinal plant a glass of boiling water, insist in a sealed container for several minutes, cool slightly and apply warm.

A sore throat in a child is effectively treated with convenient forms of medicines - aerosols and lozenges. In pharmacies there are many analogues of cheap and expensive products that can be selected individually.

It is important to know! Bioparox should not be used in children under 3 years of age, as the risk of laryngeal spasm increases.

Instructions for hexoral

So:

• Ingredients: chlorhexidine, benzocaine.
• Release form: lozenges for resorption, aerosol.
• Properties:

1. antiseptic;
2. enveloping;
3. deodorant (removing bad smell from mouth);
4. painkiller.

• Indications:

1. inflammation and fungal infections of the larynx and oral cavity;
2. gum bleeding.

• Contraindications:

1. aphthous stomatitis (ulcers in the oral cavity),
2. wound injuries of the pharynx, children under 3 years old.

• Adverse reactions: allergies, taste changes, specific coloration of the teeth.
• Method of application: children 4-12 years old - up to 4 lozenges / day, over 12 years old - 1 ice. Every 2 hours, but not more than 8 ice / day. The aerosol is used 1 injection within 2 seconds after a short breath hold 1-2 rubles / day.
• Price: 45-50 rubles.

It is important to know! An overdose of the analgesic substance benzocaine, which is part of the drug, can cause disorders of the central nervous system (respiratory depression, convulsions, vomiting) and the heart (slow and stop the heartbeat). It is necessary to wash the stomach, do artificial respiration, heart massage and call the doctor.

Antipyretic drugs not only remove fever, but also help relieve sore throat in a child, as they have anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic properties. The first line drug is paracetamol, the second line is ibuprofen. As a rule, pediatricians recommend taking both drugs in turn every 3-4 hours if the temperature rises above 38.5 ° C.

Antibiotics are indicated in the presence of a high temperature for 3 days and ineffective treatment of a viral infection, due to which conditionally pathogenic bacteria are activated and the child's condition progressively worsens.

Advice! To clarify the presence of pathogenic bacteria in the child's body, it is necessary to pass general analysis blood with an expanded leukocyte formula or swabs from the nose and nasopharynx. Better make data laboratory tests express methods in specialized clinics and choose the right suitable medicines how to treat a sore throat in a child expensive means blindly not knowing exact reason illness.

It is important to know! If a child has inflamed palatine tonsils and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck and armpits, mononucleosis can be suspected - quite serious viral disease. After laboratory exclusion of this diagnosis, it is necessary to stop taking penicillins to prevent serious allergic complications, and give preference to antibiotics of the cephalosporin group, for example, cephalexin - 40-50 mg / kg / day in 3 divided doses.

Antiviral drugs are used for proven viral infection:

Laryngitis

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. Influenza and parainfluenza viruses are often the cause.

It is important to know! In children, the larynx is short narrow lumen. The mucous membrane is enriched blood vessels. The glottis is also narrow. These features explain high frequency stenosis of the larynx - narrowing and swelling of the walls of this organ.

Symptoms

This is:

• cutting pains in the throat, the intensity of which increases during a conversation;
• shortness of breath on inspiration;
• hoarseness of voice;
• dry barking cough, convulsive, hysterical;
• sensation of a foreign body.

Treatment

So:

1. Vitaminized diet: warm acidic liquid in in large numbers(tea with lemon and eucalyptus, cranberry juice, fruit juices).
2. Strict voice mode
3. Traditional medicine: drinks from raspberries, viburnum, lingonberries, horsetail.
4. Physiotherapy: UHF, diadynamic therapy on the larynx (treatment electric shock), laryngeal electrophonophoresis.
5. Warm compresses on the neck.
6. To eliminate dry cough are used alkaline waters in inhalation and warm milk inside.

Mucus thinners:

How to treat an attack of hysterical barking cough:

1. Reassure the child, bring to fresh air.
2. Distraction treatments: hot foot baths, patting on the buttocks, inhalation of para-water (turn on the kettle with steaming water) to moisten the pharyngeal mucosa.
3. You can apply Libeksin (maximum - ½ tablet = 50 mg), which inhibits cough, or Stoptussin, which also dilutes sputum.

Angina

Angina - inflammation of the palatine tonsils (see). Most often, the cause of the disease is a special type of streptococcus, which is part of the conditionally pathogenic human flora, and can be transmitted airborne way.

Kinds

1. Catarrhal - redness and swelling of the tonsils.
2. - the tonsils are covered with fibrous white coatings that are easily removed with a spatula.
3. Follicular - white dots protrude above the surface of the tonsils - follicles that fester, after a few days they break through, leaving erosion.

Symptoms

• high body temperature - up to 40 ° C, which causes general malaise, headaches and muscle pain;
• intense cutting pain in the throat, which increases during swallowing and talking;
• fever and scratching in the throat;
• swollen lymph nodes;
• digestive disorders (vomiting, diarrhea).

Treatment

1. Rinse your mouth with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution (1 tablespoon in a glass of water) to fast elimination purulent plugs from follicles.
2. Antipyretic drugs at high temperature.
3. Antiseptic and analgesic drugs, for example, tantumverde, hexoral. Purely antiseptics (hexoral, joks, bioparox) do not relieve pain, but only repeat the action of antiseptics.
4. Penicillin and its analogues are indicated for angina against the background of scarlet fever. Go to alternative drugs carried out after 3 days of ineffective antibacterial treatment. In this case, clarithromycin is prescribed - 15 mg / kg / day in 2 doses or cefadroxil 30-50 mg / kg / day in 1-2 doses.
5. With angina against the background of infectious mononucleosis, antiviral agents, and if the bacterial flora has joined, then antibiotics from the group of cephalosporins (ceftriaxone) or macrolides (Sumamed) should be used.

Thanks to the video in this article, you will learn about simple and effective ways treatment of a sore throat, as well as recipes for preparing solutions for rinsing.

Before treating a sore throat in a child, it is necessary to find out the cause of the disease. To do this, visit a doctor, hand over necessary tests. Pediatrician or pediatric ENT will appoint adequate treatment and your baby will soon return to his usual active life.

red sick baby throat- a real scourge of most parents. The child is dragged to the doctors, looking for all sorts of means and ways to reduce the number of cases of throat disease, but often all in vain. The well-known pediatrician and TV presenter Yevgeny Komarovsky tells about why it hurts in children and what to do with moms and dads.

Komarovsky about the problem

Everyone knows how a sore throat manifests itself. The child refuses to eat because swallowing gives him discomfort, and even giving him tea or compote is sometimes almost impossible. However, few parents imagine exactly what processes occur in this case in the child's body.

The mucous membrane of the larynx has a lot of nerve endings, which is why the range of sensations during sore throat is so wide - from tickling and tingling to acute pain which prevents you from speaking and eating normally. Inflammation is usually caused by viruses. less frequently bacteria. There is another reason - allergens from the outside (dirty air, household chemicals etc.).

According to the statistics cited by Evgeny Olegovich, 85% of cases of pain and redness in the throat are acute pharyngitis, in some cases, tonsillitis. Another 5% are bacterial lesions. The remaining 10% is allergic reactions, external irritants, toxic fumes, toxins, dirty air and mechanical damage larynx.

There are many reasons, but there is only one way out - to act and not wait for everything to pass by itself. Komarovsky recommends in no case to ignore the baby's complaints about the throat.

Procedure

Peace. The best thing that mom and dad can do is to provide the child with a calm rhythm of life, exclude or significantly limit outdoor games, make sure that the child is more silent and speaks less. This will reduce the load on the inflamed organ.

Drink. Drinking mode should be switched to active mode, and the drink itself should be warm and plentiful. Even if it is painful for a child to swallow, you should drink it little by little, a teaspoon or a tablespoon, but always in sufficient quantities.

Microclimate. The correct climate in the apartment will contribute to recovery. No need to wrap the baby in a few cotton blankets and put several heaters around the bed. Air temperature - should not be lower than 18 and did not go out 20 degrees, and air humidity at the level of 50-70%. The second parameter is extremely important so that the mucus in the throat does not dry out, especially if the baby has a runny nose and breathes through the mouth, since drying out of the mucous membrane can cause serious inflammation and complications.

Nutrition. Food should be crushed as much as possible, for example, with a blender. It should not be thick and contain large hard fragments. Salty and sour foods, soda should be completely excluded from the diet of a sick baby.

Treatment according to Komarovsky

The best treatment- rinsing. Evgeny Olegovich claims that sage grass or flowers can be used for this chamomile. However, there are several nuances here. The child should already be at the age when he can gargle. Then the procedures can be repeated every 2-3 hours. Too frequent rinsing, which some moms and dads “sin” who believe that the more often the better, can lead to additional irritation of the larynx. Everything is in good measure.

If the baby does not know how to gargle, Komarovsky advises not to torment him, but to use pharmacy antiseptics, which can be given in the form of a lozenge or sprayed into the throat. One of the safest and effective drugs Evgeny Komarovsky calls it Faringosept, but these tablets are not suitable for babies under 3 years old, since they practically do not know how to dissolve the drug, and they strive to chew it as soon as possible.

A compress for a sore throat is a rather dubious method, says Komarovsky, since the harm from it can be much more than the potential benefit. For example, warm compresses for sore throats are a sure way to get to the hospital and treat severe inflammation for a long time, which became more after warming up the throat. Compresses categorically can not be placed on children who have elevated body temperature.

How to properly treat a sore throat, doetor Komarovsky will tell in the next video.

Reasons for alarm

Yevgeny Komarovsky warns that a sore throat - serious symptom, and it doesn't always make sense to try to deal with the problem on your own.

You need to call a doctor as soon as possible if the child has a high temperature (above 38 °), if it becomes difficult for the child to breathe, if the ear additionally hurts, severe wheezing appeared when inhaling, nausea appeared.

Urgent medical assistance also requires a sharp increase in the size of the tonsils, the appearance of a white coating on them, as well as the appearance of pain and some swelling in the joints, severe headache, rash. So, if only pershit - you can rinse. If additional symptoms appear, call a doctor.

Red throat and loose throat

If the doctor says "red throat," sensible parents who remember anatomy lessons in school should clarify what exactly is being said. The larynx, trachea, muscles, and the initial section of the esophagus can also turn red with inflammation. Accordingly, it is necessary to treat such a "red throat" in different ways. By redness alone, it is impossible to make a correct diagnosis, Komarovsky believes. Be sure to analyze the accompanying symptoms.

If a child has a sore throat and the diagnosis is confirmed, it may require antibiotic treatment.

In all other cases, Komarovsky does not advise rushing into therapy at all. Perhaps you just need to rest the neck, do not scream, do not talk loudly and everything will return to normal. The fact is that the tender neck of the baby can turn red from a loud cry. In this case, it should be treated only with rest. If the redness was preceded by an injury or burn, you can immediately start rinsing, but do not saline solution, as most parents believe, but exclusively with decoctions of herbs. Salt can increase irritation.

Doctor's diagnosis loose throat», which mothers often hear from their local pediatricians, does not exist in medicine at all. This is a pseudo-medical semi-diagnosis, Komarovsky believes. Doctors say this when they observe an excessive amount of lymphoid tissue during examination. And, as a rule, such a term is used when it comes to chronic tonsillitis. In this situation, not streptococci, not a fungus and not viruses are “guilty” of everything, but weak local immunity.

When else can a sore throat?

In babies under 1 year of age, the most common cause sore throat - viral infections. They don't need to be treated with antibiotics, Yevgeny Komarovsky says, because antimicrobials, which successfully cope with bacteria, do not affect viruses in any way.

If a red throat is accompanied by a rash in the form of watery blisters on the arms, legs, and also in the mouth, we can talk about the Coxsackie virus.

Throat problems accompany infectious mononucleosis, various injuries of the larynx, which is not uncommon, given how often children drag everything that lies badly into their mouths.

Viral lesions do not need any treatment, you can only gargle to alleviate the condition a little. Usually, such ailments go away on their own in a week or a little more.

Treatment of a sore throat and laryngitis in children aged 3 years must be carried out in a complex manner. Combination medications, folk recipes will allow you to cope with the disease in a short time. How to effectively carry out treatment, read our article.

No matter how hard the parents of the kids try to protect the child from all diseases, this does not always work out. Treatment of a throat in a child of 3 years is the most urgent issue. Perhaps the most common disease in children is laryngitis. This is one of the forms of acute respiratory viral infection - ARVI. Not surprisingly, babies get it more often than other diseases. The throat is the main “gateway” to the body. Here all pathogenic microbes and viruses settle and are neutralized. The tonsils are an organ that performs exactly this function - neutralization.

Under adverse conditions - hypothermia, smoke, decreased immunity, etc., the load on the tonsils can be overwhelming. In this case, a sore throat develops. How to cure a throat for a child of 3 years old - a problem to be solved depending on general condition baby.

The treatment itself is prescribed by a doctor, parents can only alleviate the symptoms. The main signs that a baby develops laryngitis are:

• noticeable change in voice, up to its complete loss, hoarseness;
• cough, which is sometimes called "barking";
• temperature increase;

How to alleviate suffering than to treat a red throat for a child of 3 years old? The best thing that moms and dads can do before the arrival of the pediatrician and the appointment of the main treatment is to give plentiful and warm drinks. Tea with raspberry or blackcurrant brings down the temperature well. You can give decoctions with chamomile, which has pronounced anti-inflammatory properties. Infusions of St. John's wort, linden, coltsfoot will also relieve symptoms.

Another point is important. Try to distract the baby, do not focus his attention on illness - read him a fairy tale, watch cartoons together. A warm scarf tied around the throat, woolen socks will warm the baby well. The best remedy from the throat for children 3 years old - it is warm and plentiful drink. The liquid removes all toxins and promotes a quick recovery.

In most cases, laryngitis in a baby can be cured with home remedies. If the symptoms worsen, medical attention will be needed. Depending on how severe the disease is, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate drug treatment. Remember that a throat medicine for a child of 3 years old must be prescribed by a pediatrician. Do not buy pills and medicines on the recommendation of acquaintances, girlfriends, colleagues. By doing this, you can only aggravate the condition of the baby.

A throat spray for a child of 3 years old has contraindications, as it can provoke laryngospasm in a baby. Before buying a drug in a pharmacy, read the instructions. In addition, the course of treatment with aerosol preparations is strictly limited. Usually it is from 5 to 7 days. If you do not follow the instructions, you risk. Bacteria very quickly become resistant to the active substances of the spray. Subsequently, getting rid of them will be much more difficult.

Treatment of laryngitis in a child of 3 years is facilitated if the baby has developed immunity. Protective forces organism should not be neglected. Hardening, daily routine, healthy eating- excellent prevention of all diseases. By following simple, elementary rules, you not only reduce the risk of various diseases in your baby, but also teach him to lead healthy lifestyle life.

Our grandmothers know better than anyone how to treat laryngitis in a 3-year-old child. Milk with honey, tea with honey and lemon - these simple, traditional recommendations justify themselves in most cases.