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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Throat With Fever
hello, over the weekend my 5 yr old daughter developed pink eye. I gave her drops that was given to her for it before. It cleared up by Tuesday morning. However she started with a headache and slight fever last night. Today she came home from school coughing and with a fever. Her throat is swollen and is really red. There are no white spots on her tonsils. Should I take her into the clinic or is it too soon being that she just started with these symptoms. She is complaining constantly of her throat hurting.
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Sore throat is most commonly caused by viral infection which is treated with pain medication mainly (eg paracetamol or ibuprofen).
Viral infection is the cause in 80% of cases , bacterial infection can also.
If the pain is very severe or the fever does not resolve after a few days then it may be bacterial and antibiotics may be needed.
Using cool/cold foods would help.
There are also over the counter cough and cold medications that can help with her other symptoms.
Rest and fluids are also important.
I hope this helps
Sore throat is most commonly caused by viral infection which is treated with pain medication mainly (eg paracetamol or ibuprofen).
Viral infection is the cause in 80% of cases , bacterial infection can also.
If the pain is very severe or the fever does not resolve after a few days then it may be bacterial and antibiotics may be needed.
Using cool/cold foods would help.
There are also over the counter cough and cold medications that can help with her other symptoms.
Rest and fluids are also important.
I hope this helps
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