In the first months of life, health grudnichka very fragile and in this period the parents is hard enough to understand what is so disturbing their baby. Unfortunately, the baby can not explain his anxiety, and parents problematic to immediately identify the cause of the capricious behavior of the child.
From birth, the body begins to grudnichka develop immunityto a variety of viral and bacterial diseases, which in most cases accompanied by symptoms such as runny nose, and throat redness.
From the common cold to handle a lot easier than the problem of sore throat, because pipsqueak is not able to dissolve lozenges and self rinse your mouth. Therefore, upon detection of the disease should seek medical advice urgently, and in any case not to self-medicate.
The causes of sore throat in infants.
- hypothermia;
- viral and bacterial infections - such as angina, diphtheria and scarlet fever;
- teething;
- allergic reactions;
- rhinitis, namely slime, which tends to go down the throat walls, thereby facilitating reproduction of microbes and bacteria;
- common cold and SARS.
The first wake-up call can become depressed and sluggish overall condition of the child, which is accompanied by a moody, bad mood, and even rejection of the breast.
The symptoms of sore throat
- violation of the usual mode - the baby becomes very anxious, trouble sleeping and often wakes up;
- refusal to eat - hungry child eagerly grabs his chest and immediately spits it with hysteria;
- increased salivation and sweating;
- wheezing appearance, as well as weighted breath;
- heat;
- white patches, swelling and redness in the mucous membranes of the throat and tonsils, swollen lymph nodes;
- diarrhea and vomiting.
It is very important - the appearance, any above listed symptoms, parents should examine the baby and carefully check his throat.
Inspection should be carried out
- clean hands, with the help of a medical spatula or a teaspoon;
- when the child is in a relaxed state - in any case it is impossible to examine it through force, so as not to hurt the kid;
- gently - a little flick of the wrist to press the edge of the language and a quick peek into the throat to the child;
Treating throat in infants
The best medicine for crumbs - is mother's milk – Frequent breastfeedinghelp cope with the illness your child is much faster than drugs.
The first thing to control mucous nasal discharge- washed with salt solution, both liquid and dry clusters.
Giving your child constantly warm drink.
Ventilate the room on a regular basis, as well as humidify the air in the room.
Teething besides throat grudnichka often disturb their swollen gums, which should be lubricated with special ointments and gelsPossessing analgesic and cooling effect.
Used antiviral drugs suppositories, drops or syrup, but only for the purpose of children's pediatrician.
Same used suckable lozenges, Pre-ground to a powder, which is then sprinkled on all sides by empty. Give such drugs only with the permission of the child pediatrician.
Among the folk remedies used warm compresses and herbs for inhalation.
Unconditionally, at the first sign of illness should immediately see a specialist, as the risk of sinking infectious disease of the upper respiratory departments to the bottom, it is much more likely in infants toddlers than children older. The specialist will examine the quality infant and identify the exact cause of the disease, and then prescribe appropriate treatment. Be healthy!
Also be sure to ask about how to prevent dehydration from diarrhea in infants
