How to treat a 2-year-old child's throat with and without temperature

If it's necessary treat a child's throat, who recently turned 2 years old, then you must first carry out a diagnosis. Throat diseases are also common in young children, but they are also observed at an older age. Most often, children suffer from problems during the off-season, that is, with the onset of autumn rains and snow.

The main symptom of a sore throat is redness of the throat and sore throat. This can be a sign of both viral and bacterial disease. As a rule, children not only catch colds, but can also get an infection in school, kindergarten or public transport.

It is more difficult for young children to tolerate such a disease, especially if they cannot accurately describe the symptoms. At the age of 2 years, it is important to choose the right drugs for treatment, to determine the presence of a temperature. When examined by a doctor, you can more accurately name the form in which the disease proceeds.

Throat disease form	Short description
Pharyngitis	It is characterized by inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa. Most often, pharyngitis appears against the background of a viral infection. This form has the same symptoms as with angina, but only in a less pronounced form. Without treatment, there is a risk that the pathology will become chronic.
Laryngitis	So it is customary to call inflammation of the larynx, in which there is also a "barking" cough, hoarse voice. The most dangerous complication of laryngitis is an attack of suffocation or stenosis.
Angina, tonsillitis	It is characterized by inflammation of the tonsils. The cause of the development of angina is group A streptococci. This is an infectious disease that requires compulsory treatment.

If, in addition to a sore throat, a child coughs, complains of weakness and other signs, then we can talk about ARVI, acute respiratory infections or flu, in which sore throat is one of the symptoms.

Medicines and remedies

It is possible to treat a child's throat (2 years is the age at which it is necessary to carefully select medicines) with medicines, pharmaceuticals or folk remedies. The latter option is permissible only after consulting a doctor who will approve of this type of home treatment. Of the medicines, several of the most common drugs can be distinguished, which are used at or without temperature.

Kagocel

This is one of the antiviral drugs, which also includes Ergoferon and Grippferon. The composition of Kagocel includes the substance of the same name in the amount of 12 mg. Potato starch acts as the main auxiliary component. Kagocel is indicated when it is necessary to prevent or treat influenza, as well as other viral infections of the respiratory type.

The drug, as a rule, is contraindicated in children under the age of 3 years, but sometimes doctors find it appropriate to use the drug for children in the younger age category. However, in case of hypersensitivity to one or more of the components of the drug, in no case should it be taken. Also, Kagocel is contraindicated in glucose intolerance.

The product is intended for oral administration. Sold in pill form. It is necessary to take the drug in accordance with the doctor's prescription. Typically, the therapist prescribes 2 tablets three times a day. After a few days, the dosage is reduced. The course of treatment is usually no more than 4 days.

Other features of Kagocel include:

• Side effect. Sometimes, when taking the drug, an allergic reaction develops.
• Overdose. In case of taking an exceeded dose of the drug, it is necessary to drink as much water as possible and induce vomiting.
• Storage and release conditions. The drug should be stored in a dark place at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. Dispensed without a prescription from a doctor.
• The cost of the drug is about 350-400 rubles.

Suprastin

To treat a child's throat (2 years is the age when there is a risk of developing various pathologies) is sometimes required with the help of antihistamines. A sore throat is one of the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

In this case, there is usually no elevated temperature. Doctors prescribe Suprastin. These are tablets, the active substance of which is chloropyramine hydrochloride. Antihistamines are indicated for urticaria, rhinitis and other manifestations of allergies. Also, the tool helps with contact dermatitis, treatment with drugs that can provoke allergic reactions.

The tablets must be taken with meals and must not be chewed. It is enough to drink plenty of water. Children aged 1 to 6 years should take 1/4 tablet three times a day. If you are at risk of complications, your doctor may increase the dose.

If the child cannot swallow the drug, then it is required to grind the drug into powder and give it with food. If the patient has anaphylactic shock, then the drug must be administered intravenously in order to accelerate the action of the active substance. The duration of the course of treatment is determined by the doctor. In case of a negative reaction, he selects another antihistamine.

Among the infrequent side effects are leukopenia, an allergic reaction to the drug itself. Also, drugs of this type can cause sedation and dizziness. In some patients, appetite is impaired.

The medicine has contraindications. It should not be taken at high temperatures. Much depends on how effective Suprastin turned out to be. If there are no visible results, the doctor will prescribe another antihistamine. The drug should not be taken in case of peptic ulcer disease, exacerbation of bronchial asthma.

Additional information includes:

• Overdose. If the dosage is exceeded, the patient may experience hallucinations, overexcitation, convulsions. Some have dry mouth, tachycardia. In such a situation, you should immediately consult a doctor.
• Storage conditions. The drug should be stored in a dark, warm place for no more than 5 years. The remedy is dispensed in pharmacies with a prescription from the attending physician.
• Suprastin's cost is about 150-200 rubles.

Panadol

The drug belongs to the category of antipyretic drugs. It is recommended to give such funds to a child if the body temperature rises to 38 and above. Panadol is allowed to be given to children aged 2 years and older. It comes in many different forms, for young children it can be in syrup or candles. The active antipyretic drug is paracetamol.

Such drugs are prescribed for mild to moderate, as well as severe pain and at elevated temperature. But the medicine should not be prescribed for renal failure and liver disease. With caution, it is allowed to take the drug in case of malnutrition, hypovolemia. Adverse reactions in Panadol are rather controversial; in very rare situations, patients develop liver damage, skin allergic reactions.

Panadol can be stored for 5 years, out of the reach of children. The product is available over the counter without a prescription. The cost of syrup for children will be about 90-150 rubles.

Tantum Verde

It is an antiseptic drug that is usually prescribed to irrigate the pharynx when pain occurs. The product is sold in the form of a topical spray, the active ingredient is benzydamine hydrochloride. Tantum Verde is indicated for the treatment of inflammation and irritation, as well as for pain in the mouth or throat. This is an effective remedy that helps with gingivitis, pharyngitis, stomatitis. It is also prescribed if sore throat appears after tooth extraction.

Contraindications include intolerance to active or auxiliary components. The drug can be given to a child only with the appropriate doctor's prescription. It is necessary to take the drug 2 to 6 times by irrigating the pharynx.

Usually, the drug is prescribed to children from 4 years of age, but at the risk of complications, the doctor may reduce the dosage and recommend the drug to patients of a younger age. The course of treatment is 3-5 days. Of the side effects, it is worth highlighting problems in the functioning of the immune system; anaphylactic reaction occurs only in the most rare cases. Also, sometimes there are problems with the respiratory system.

In case of an overdose of the drug, excitability may increase, in rare cases, severe sweating and convulsions are manifested. However, this only occurs when the dose is exceeded by several hundred times. The drug can be stored for no more than 4 years in the shade. Available without a prescription. It costs about 270-300 rubles.

Antibiotics

If the temperature lasts for a long time and the child has a severe sore throat, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics:

• Amoxicillin. Most often, this drug is used in the development of streptococcal pharyngitis, as well as tonsillitis. The medicine is taken in the form of a suspension three times a day, 50 ml per kg of body weight. The course of treatment is 10 days. If you do not go through it completely, then there is a risk that streptococcus will return. However, Amoxicillin causes itching and other allergic reactions. The price of the funds will be about 45-60 rubles.
• Augmentin. It is a combined type of antibiotic, which includes amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. It is effective for bacterial infections when the sore throat is more severe. The agent can be administered in the form of a suspension for very young children. The tablets are recommended only for adults and adolescents. The dosage is the same as when using Amoxicillin. However, drugs in this group should not be given to patients with bronchial asthma. Augmentin costs about 160-180 rubles.
• Azithromycin. A macrolide antibiotic that is effective against various types of bacteria that can infect the respiratory tract, leading to severe sore throat. The drug is prescribed at 10 ml / kg. The course of treatment should not exceed 5 days, even if the patient is diagnosed with streptococcal infection. Azithromycin has side effects. Some patients experience allergic reactions, headache. Dyspeptic disorders may also appear. The price of the medicine is from 90 rubles.
• Orasept. Antibiotic in the form of a throat spray. It reduces inflammation and relieves sore throat. The drug can be used to treat children over 2 years of age with or without fever. To use Orasept, it is enough to completely irrigate the child's throat 2 times. The procedure is performed 2-3 times a day. But the spray contains dyes that cause an allergic reaction in some. If such a side effect occurs, you need to stop taking the drug. The product costs about 190-210 rubles.

Traditional medicine recipes

It is possible to treat the throat of a child who has already turned 2 years old with the help of traditional medicine, but before that, a specialist consultation is required. The most effective remedies are as follows.

Saline solution

To prepare it, you need to dissolve ¼ tbsp. l. salt in a glass of warm water. It is necessary to gargle with such a solution, but you will need to show the child how to do it. You can repeat the procedures throughout the day. After rinsing, do not drink or eat, so as not to wash off the salt from the throat.

Such a remedy can help reduce pain. Also, some people use baking soda instead of salt and add a few drops of iodine to the liquid. The product has a good antiseptic effect. It is recommended to use a saline solution when the child does not have a high temperature, since the head must be thrown back to rinse, which is undesirable during the heat.

Ginger and honey

This home remedy is excellent anti-inflammatory. But you can use it only if the child is not allergic to ginger and honey, as they often cause similar reactions. There are several ways to prepare a medicine. For example, some will peel a little ginger root and run it through a regular juicer.

The resulting juice must be mixed with 3 tbsp. l. lemon juice (can be replaced with lime) and the same amount of natural honey. It is necessary to give such a remedy for ½ hour. l. 3 times a day until pain relief is relieved. This emollient can also help get rid of other respiratory infections and is indicated for fever.

You can also use a warm infusion of ginger with a little honey. To prepare it, you need to boil 6 cups of water and add 4 pieces of ginger root to the liquid. After that, you need to reduce the heat and boil the liquid for another 10 minutes. When the mixture has cooled, you need to warm it up a little and add a few tablespoons of honey. The liquid must be given to the child for half a glass 2-3 times a day.

Echinacea

Treat the child's throat (2 years is the age when the child has already formed immunity, but not yet it is clear what the allergy may be) you can and with the help of this pharmacy natural remedy origin. Thanks to Echinacea, the work of the body's defense system improves, and the healing process is accelerated. This remedy is effective for tonsillitis, as well as pharyngitis. Echinacea is also used to treat bacterial infections that affect the upper respiratory tract.

It is necessary to take the drug 300 mg 3 times a day. Echinacea is sold as an extract. It can be added to tea or just warm water. For older patients, tablets and capsules are provided.

Homeopathic remedies

Natural drugs in this group may also be helpful. They usually have no side effects and can speed up recovery. However, homeopathic remedies are not able to cure serious infectious or viral diseases, therefore they are more often used as adjuvants.

Of the most effective drugs for sore throat, it is worth highlighting:

• Hepar sulphuricum. It is used when there is a "stinging" pain in the throat. Additionally, patients experience hyperthermia. The pain syndrome can also spread to the ears. In case of exacerbation, you need to drink 2 granules three times a day.
• Mercurius solubilis. The homeopathic remedy is effective in treating tonsils and pain in the throat area. The drug also lowers the temperature. Also, the remedy is prescribed for the development of purulent tonsillitis. Mercurius solubilis should be given to the child 4 granules 4 times a day.
• Barrita carboxilla. It is used in the development of tonsillitis. Also, the drug is prescribed for hyperemia of the pharynx, pus in the tonsils. You need to take the product 1 tablet once a day.

Other methods

To treat a throat (a child is 2 years old, which means that he experiences much more inconvenience than an adult) is sometimes required more radically. There are situations when, on the contrary, simpler measures are sufficient, drug treatment is not required.

Physiotherapy procedures

Such events can be carried out solely as prescribed by a doctor and only in an ENT clinic. In this case, laser therapy demonstrates high efficiency. Additionally, the doctor may prescribe ultrasonic irrigation of the tonsils, as well as the pharyngeal mucosa. UFO can be referred to physiotherapeutic procedures. Quartzization of the tonsils is carried out by the course. Also, children under the age of 2 years can be shown vibro-acoustic therapy.

Similar activities are carried out when the child does not have a fever. In addition, physiotherapy is a good addition to the main treatment. The course of measures and its duration is determined by the doctor depending on the intensity of the pain syndrome and the form of the disease.

Surgical intervention

If sore throat in a child is constantly repeated and signs of hyperthermia appear, then this is a sign of chronic tonsillitis. In this state, the tonsils are constantly in an inflamed state and turn into a focus of infection. Also, these organs enlarge, which makes it difficult for the child to breathe, he begins to snore at night and cannot get warm when the temperature in the room only drops slightly.

In such a situation, the doctor may recommend a tonsillectomy. This is an operative procedure aimed at removing the tonsils, but the patient's condition immediately improves. But this type of operation can only be performed if the doctor is sure that it is a chronic condition.

Tonsillectomy is performed when tonsillitis recurs or if the child's breathing was complicated by a streptococcal infection and it became difficult for him to swallow. Also, the doctor may recommend removal of the adenoids if the child suffers from ear infections, but without the manifestation of chronic tonsillitis.

Surgery is performed exclusively on an outpatient basis. The procedure is considered quite simple, so within a few hours after the procedure, you can take your child home. Before the operation, the child should not be allowed to drink or eat for 12 hours. Removal of tonsils and adenoids is done through the mouth, so the patient will not have any scars on the skin. The operation takes no more than 30-45 minutes.

The second type of operation, intracapsular tonsillectomy, is performed much less frequently. However, this procedure is considered more modern and gentle. If possible, the doctor does not completely remove the tonsils. Some of them remain and protect the throat muscles. In this case, the pain disappears and the chronic condition is removed. The disadvantage of the procedure is that if you leave part of the tonsils, then they will gradually begin to grow again and the problem will recur. This means that the procedure will have to be repeated.

Penicillin use

Expensive drugs with a narrow spectrum of action, which include penicillin, are used in case of prolonged fever. Also, funds of this type are prescribed for complicated pharyngitis, in which the tonsils swell, the temperature rises. The basis for using this drug is a special test. If in the course of it the patient detects from 2 to 4 points, then more potent antibiotics are prescribed.

But there are varieties of pharyngitis that go away on their own. But the doctor may still decide to prescribe antibiotic therapy in order to quickly relieve pain and eliminate complications in the event of pus formation. Also, thanks to antibiotics, the risk of rheumatic fever is significantly reduced.

Additional recommendations

The first few days when a sore throat appears, you need to provide the child with peace and make sure that he rests more in bed. It is also recommended to isolate the patient with a sore throat from the rest of the family, as it may be a viral infection. During treatment, it is worth giving the child liquid food (cereals, mashed potatoes, soups).

Solid, hot or spicy foods should be avoided as they will only irritate the larynx even more. It is necessary to give the child more water and more often to ventilate the room where it is located. In no case should the child be given compresses or any other thermal procedures. They can provoke severe edema and only contribute to the spread of the virus throughout the body.

Accordingly, it is imperative to treat the child's throat. But if he is only 2 years old, then the selection of drugs and procedures must be very careful. It is important to make a correct diagnosis and, if necessary, perform an operation.

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