What to do if a child’s throat is red and swollen
Recently, with the seasonal changes and the arrival of the peak influenza season, many parents have frequently asked on social media and parenting forums "What to do if your child has a red and swollen throat." This issue has become one of the hot topics in the past 10 days. This article will provide parents with structured solutions from four aspects: symptom identification, common causes, home care, and medical advice.
1. Common symptoms of red and swollen throat in children
When a child has a red and swollen throat, it is usually accompanied by the following symptoms:
| symptom | frequency of occurrence |
|---|---|
| difficulty swallowing | 85% |
| Fever (above 38℃) | 60% |
| hoarse voice | 45% |
| decreased appetite | 75% |
| cough | 50% |
2. Main causes of red and swollen throat
| reason | Proportion | Typical characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| viral infection | 65% | accompanied by runny nose and low fever |
| bacterial infection | 25% | High fever, tonsil abscess |
| allergic reaction | 8% | Sudden onset, no fever |
| air drying | 2% | Obvious in the morning |
3. Home care methods
1.diet modification:
| Recommended food | taboo foods |
|---|---|
| warm honey water | Fried food |
| Steamed pears | spicy food |
| Rice soup | ice cold drinks |
2.environmental management: Keep indoor humidity at 50%-60% and ventilate 2-3 times a day.
3.Symptom relief:
| method | Applicable age | Frequency of use |
|---|---|---|
| Rinse with salt water | 3 years and above | 3-4 times a day |
| throat spray | Follow doctor's advice | According to the instructions |
| Apply warm towel to neck | All ages | 10 minutes each time |
4. Criteria for medical judgment
The following situations require immediate medical attention:
| red flag | possible disease |
|---|---|
| Persistent high fever > 3 days | suppurative tonsillitis |
| Shortness of breath | acute laryngitis |
| unable to eat | herpangina |
| swollen lymph nodes in neck | Epstein-Barr virus infection |
5. Preventive measures
1. Get influenza vaccine (applicable to children over 6 months old)
2. Develop the habit of washing hands frequently, especially after being in public places
3. Avoid close contact with people with respiratory infections
4. Ensure daily water intake:
| age | daily water intake |
|---|---|
| 1-3 years old | 500-600ml |
| 4-6 years old | 700-800ml |
| 7 years and above | 1000ml or more |
It can be seen from the above structured data that red and swollen throats in children are mostly caused by viral infections, and correct home care can effectively alleviate the symptoms. However, parents need to closely observe changes in the condition and seek medical treatment promptly when danger signs appear. Pediatric experts recently reminded that during the flu season, prevention is more important than treatment.
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