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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Sore Throat In A Child
Question: my 4 yr old states her throat hurts and she has a cough
Brief Answer:
Sore throat
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
Thanks for the excellent image which clearly shows the redness inside the throat. She has sore throat which could be due to bacterial or viral cause. None of these need to be treated with antibiotics as both are self-limiting and recovery occurs in a week.
Gurgling with lukewarm water is the mainstay of treatment. Paracetamol can be given if needed. Steam inhalation should help in reduction of the cough.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Sore throat
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
Thanks for the excellent image which clearly shows the redness inside the throat. She has sore throat which could be due to bacterial or viral cause. None of these need to be treated with antibiotics as both are self-limiting and recovery occurs in a week.
Gurgling with lukewarm water is the mainstay of treatment. Paracetamol can be given if needed. Steam inhalation should help in reduction of the cough.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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