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How To Treat The Sore Throat Along With White Blotched Caused In An Toddler?

my two and a half year old has a very sore throat - red, no white blotches i can see. He's very cranky. I've been giving him baby nurofen. HIs tonsils look very close together. He's a bit of the runs but otherwise eating a bit of sof t food like rice, cereal. Should I take him to get anti-biotics? thanks
Mon, 11 May 2015
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Welcome to the HCM

In my opinion, your child is suffering from tonsillopharyngitis.
It can be a viral or bacterial tonsillitis.

Points in favour of bacterial infection are:
-high temperature
-white pus-filled spots on the tonsils
-no cough
-swollen and tender lymph nodes (glands)


There's no specific treatment for tonsillitis, but there are several things that can help alleviate the symptoms.
For example:
-taking paracetamol or ibuprofen to help relieve pain
-drinking plenty of fluids
-getting plenty of rest

If bacterial infection suspected, you can start him on antibiotics. Oral penicillins for 10 days are given. Full course should be completed.
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How To Treat The Sore Throat Along With White Blotched Caused In An Toddler?

Hi Welcome to the HCM In my opinion, your child is suffering from tonsillopharyngitis. It can be a viral or bacterial tonsillitis. Points in favour of bacterial infection are: -high temperature -white pus-filled spots on the tonsils -no cough -swollen and tender lymph nodes (glands) There s no specific treatment for tonsillitis, but there are several things that can help alleviate the symptoms. For example: -taking paracetamol or ibuprofen to help relieve pain -drinking plenty of fluids -getting plenty of rest If bacterial infection suspected, you can start him on antibiotics. Oral penicillins for 10 days are given. Full course should be completed.