In daily life, once a baby has a fever and goes to the clinic, it will be found that the baby's throat is inflamed, causing discomfort in the throat. If left untreated, the inflammation will become more severe and spread into tracheitis. This way, the baby will cough, cough... more, so let's learn what to do if the baby's throat is uncomfortable?
What should I do if my baby's throat feels uncomfortable
1. Add additional fluid
Additional fluids can be added to the baby. Water or soothing liquids, such as warm lemon water, can have a soothing effect on a baby's sore throat. And honey can also be used to treat sore throat, but be careful not to give it to infants under 1 year old.
2. Easy to swallow food
The baby has a sore throat and difficulty swallowing, so parents should pay attention to preparing soft foods that are easy to swallow for the baby, such as banana puree, apple juice, etc.
Causes of infant sore throat
1. Cold or flu
Cold or flu is also a common cause of sore throat in infants, and it is also the main cause of sore throat in many young children and adults.
2. Inflammation of tonsil gland
Tonsillitis is often caused by viral infections, which can lead to symptoms such as tonsillitis, sore throat, and swollen tonsils, resulting in difficulty swallowing and reluctance to eat in babies.
3. Mumps and diphtheria
Mumps can cause symptoms such as upper jaw swelling and difficulty swallowing. Diphtheria can affect bacterial infections in the nose and throat, leading to sore throat.
What should I do if my baby's throat feels uncomfortable? Parents who notice discomfort in their children's throats need to make timely adjustments. In addition to proper treatment, attention should also be paid to proper nursing care and maintaining appropriate humidity indoors. Humidification rooms can be placed indoors. Furthermore, it is important to pay attention to diet and avoid consuming stimulating foods. Attention should also be paid to sweet foods, and the diet should be as light as possible.
