Children are frequently exposed to contagious microorganisms which can cause a sore throat. What do you do if your child\u2019s throat is sore? South Valley Ear Nose & Throat physicians weigh in on this topic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Garner B. Meads, Jr., MD
<\/i>Sore throats can be very uncomfortable for kids. Although it\u2019s tempting, it\u2019s best not to go to the doctor\u2019s office immediately. Most often the sore throat is a viral infection and is not treatable with antibiotics. Make your child comfortable and watch him or her for a few days. If a high fever is present or it\u2019s very obvious it\u2019s not a viral cold (glands are painful, white puss in the back of the throat), an appointment with a physician is very appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brian Peterson, MD
<\/i>At the office we\u2019ll do a thorough examination of your child to help determine the cause of the sore throat. If not diagnosed and treated promptly, a potential bacterials infection can spread and become a bigger problem. Although rare, bacteria can move to other parts of the body to cause bigger issues like scarlet fever, kidney inflammation, and rheumatic fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ryan Gilbert, MD
<\/i>If we suspect the sore throat is caused by a bacteria, we can perform a very simple throat culture to determine if it\u2019s strep throat. The first is a \u2018rapid\u2019 test which gives us a quick idea of the cause. We can also elect to send the swabbed bacteria for a throat culture. This takes a little longer but is very accurate if we are dealing with strep throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peter Anderson, MD
<\/i>If the sore throat is viral, we recommend to make your child as comfortable as possible and wait it out. Usually a viral infection goes away in a few days. During this time, make sure your child has a humidifier close by–moist, cool air helps the throat from becoming too dry. Push as much liquid as possible. Also, a bit of hot honey and lemon tea will help soothe the painful symptoms. If your child\u2019s pain is too great, give them a children\u2019s dose of Ibuprofen (like Advil) and\/or Acetaminophen (like Tylenol).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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