Question
My baby is 50 days old, and I noticed his throat is a bit red and swollen the other day. He also likes to play with drool bubbles. I’m worried if this is normal behavior and if I need to give him anti-inflammatory medication? First Question Follow-up: The doctor checked and said his throat is indeed a bit red and swollen. Second Question Follow-up: In addition, the baby has a bit of mild diarrhea, and the doctor has prescribed Kenton for him, which he has been taking for a day.
Answer
The baby’s throat swelling might be due to a mild upper respiratory inflammation. If the situation doesn’t improve and he starts coughing, it may develop into bronchiolitis, even pneumonia. In this case, the doctor may suggest using anti-inflammatory medication. If it’s a viral infection, consider using Sporanox. When newborns catch a cold, they usually have throat swelling and inflammation, so giving them appropriate anti-inflammatory medication can be helpful. Additionally, make sure to give your baby plenty of water.