Question

A child has been experiencing a sore throat with a burning sensation for two days and wants to understand the possible causes or etiology of the sore throat.

Answer

Based on the description, an initial judgment suggests it may be caused by a cold. Suggestions:

  1. Seek medical diagnosis to determine if it is a viral or bacterial infection.
  2. If it is a viral cold, there is no specific medication. You can use ribavirin capsules or paracetamol amine capsules for children.
  3. Take good care of the child to alleviate symptoms. Typically, after 7 to 10 days of rest and care, the common cold will improve.
  4. If it is a bacterial infection, antibiotic anti-inflammatory medication should be used as prescribed by the doctor.
  5. For sore throat, it is recommended to take maxims seeds.