Question
How should one handle redness in a child’s throat?
Answer
When a child exhibits symptoms of redness in the throat, it could be due to excessive internal heat or inflammation in the throat area. If the issue is solely caused by an excess of body heat, simple measures can be taken to cool down the body, such as increasing the intake of plain water, optionally with a little salt added, or drinking watermelon juice, lotus root water, or bitter melon water. These help to quickly reduce heat, especially as plain water and bitter melon water also have anti-inflammatory properties. In terms of diet, it’s best to maintain a light and easy-to-digest meal plan, avoiding seafood and opting for other types of meat and vegetables. If inflammation and pain are present, some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication may be necessary.