Sore throat
My baby was down with throat problem last week.
It started with cough and a visit to the doctor confirmed that his throat was red and that was the reason he coughed because of the throat irritation. I noticed that every time he has throat problem, he tends to do this swallowing sound as if he swallowed a big gulp of water.Doctor prescribed him antibiotic for a week. It was a challenge to feed him the medicine. The first mouthful made him vomit. But subsequently he got used to the taste after a few days of taking the medicine but still put on a little bit struggle though.
Doctor said that sore throat is usually not an emergency unless it is epiglottitis which is very rare nowadays, thanks to the Hib vaccines. An infection of the flap of throat tissue that prevents food and liquids from going down the windpipe, epiglottitis makes it hard to breathe as well as to swallow.
For most viral infections, no treatment is available or necessary. Your baby’s immune system can usually neutralize these invaders within a week. He’ll benefit from plenty of rest and fluids. If your baby’s sore throat is caused by bacteria, the doctor will prescribe antibiotic You must follow strictly to the instruction given by the doctor in giving the antibiotic. Do not slack off. If you stop giving the antibiotic too soon, the bacteria can rally and reemerge quickly in a more severe form. Ensure that you complete the full course of antibiotic prescribed.
Bacteria and viral infection are very contagious. Make sure you observe good hygiene and do not share eating utensils.
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