Question
My child was born not long ago, and recently, I don’t know what’s going on, but they keep scratching their ears. What kind of food can a child with a sore throat eat?
Answer
The situation you described may be pharyngitis, which is an upper respiratory tract infection. Treatment mainly involves antibiotics, and you might consider intravenous administration or drinking water infused with chrysanthemum flowers, which can be quite effective. This condition is usually caused by a viral infection, and later may be complicated by a bacterial infection. Therefore, in addition to using children’s antihistamines and cefixime, it is recommended to add antiviral, heat-clearing, and detoxifying medications such as ribavirin, Qingkailing granules, and Pudelain. If necessary, consider intravenous treatment. It’s important to drink plenty of water and eat foods rich in vitamins during this time.