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Suggest Treatment For My Kids Throat Infection

Hi my 15 month old who is a premiee 13 month corrected won t stop crying more of a whinny cry but running a temp 100.3, coughing and when she coughs she starts to cry maybe possibly her throat hurts looks like top molars are cutting also doesn t want to eat or drink I have given her tylenol which has brought down the temperature not sure what else to do she won t stop crying
Mon, 14 May 2018
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Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I am a pediatrician and am glad to help.
It is possible that by doing much coughing this is making her throat sore. Although a temperature of 100.3 is not a high fever, Tylenol will not only reduce her fever, but it will also help to relieve throat pain.
If she is doing her usual activities-walking, running, acts like she knows who you are, and is not vomiting or dehydrated- then her illness is not severe. But you must see that she doesn't become dehydrated. Try giving your daughter Popsicles, Jello, yogurt mixed with a small portion of jam. If she refuses to take any fluids, then try again in 15-20 minutes,
It would be most unusual if your infant had Strep throat. So I do not recommend she have a throat culture. More than likely she has a viral upper respiratory infection which usually lasts 3-4 days.
I hope that I have helped you. Please return if you have additional questions.
Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP
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Suggest Treatment For My Kids Throat Infection

Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I am a pediatrician and am glad to help. It is possible that by doing much coughing this is making her throat sore. Although a temperature of 100.3 is not a high fever, Tylenol will not only reduce her fever, but it will also help to relieve throat pain. If she is doing her usual activities-walking, running, acts like she knows who you are, and is not vomiting or dehydrated- then her illness is not severe. But you must see that she doesn t become dehydrated. Try giving your daughter Popsicles, Jello, yogurt mixed with a small portion of jam. If she refuses to take any fluids, then try again in 15-20 minutes, It would be most unusual if your infant had Strep throat. So I do not recommend she have a throat culture. More than likely she has a viral upper respiratory infection which usually lasts 3-4 days. I hope that I have helped you. Please return if you have additional questions. Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP