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Suggest Treatment For Throat Contusion In A Child

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Posted on Fri, 20 Jan 2017
Question: Caring for a external throat contusion child
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
She requires Anti inflammatory medicine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As it is a contusions without airway compromise,she needs anti inflammatory medicine. It can be taken in Syrup or tablet forms.
For 7 years old child, I prescribe Syrup containing Ibuprofen and Paracetamol 5ml twice daily.
If dry cough is persistent, I prescribe Cough syrup to my patients.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish her speedy recovery.
Regards
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Dr. Hari Charan Perigela

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Suggest Treatment For Throat Contusion In A Child

Brief Answer: She requires Anti inflammatory medicine. Detailed Answer: Hi As it is a contusions without airway compromise,she needs anti inflammatory medicine. It can be taken in Syrup or tablet forms. For 7 years old child, I prescribe Syrup containing Ibuprofen and Paracetamol 5ml twice daily. If dry cough is persistent, I prescribe Cough syrup to my patients. Nothing to worry. Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further. Wish her speedy recovery. Regards