What medicine should children take for strep throat?
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion on children's strep throat on the Internet, especially during the change of seasons. Many parents are concerned about how to use medication rationally to relieve their children's discomfort. This article will combine hot topics and authoritative suggestions in the past 10 days to provide parents with structured guidance.
1. Common symptoms and causes of pharyngitis
Pharyngitis in children is mostly caused by viral or bacterial infection and manifests as throat redness, swelling, pain, and fever. In recent hot discussions, the following symptoms have been frequently mentioned:
| Symptoms | Frequency of occurrence (last 10 days) |
|---|---|
| sore throat | 85% |
| cough | 72% |
| Fever (above 38℃) | 63% |
| decreased appetite | 51% |
2. Reference of commonly used drugs for children with strep throat
According to recent recommendations from the National Health Commission and pediatric experts, the following drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor:
| drug type | Representative medicine | Applicable age | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| antipyretic analgesics | ibuprofen suspension | More than 6 months | Use when body temperature＞38.5℃ |
| antibiotics | amoxicillin granules | 1 year old and above | Use after confirming bacterial infection |
| Chinese patent medicine | Pediatric Yanbian Granules | 3 years and above | Avoid spicy food |
| topical spray | Throat Sword Spray | 2 years old and above | No more than 3 times a day |
3. Top 5 recent hot topics that parents are concerned about
According to social media data analysis, the following issues receive the most attention:
| Ranking | question | amount of discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can I take antibiotics on my own? | 128,000 |
| 2 | How to differentiate between viral/bacterial infection? | 96,000 |
| 3 | Diet therapy auxiliary methods | 72,000 |
| 4 | Preventive measures for recurring attacks | 54,000 |
| 5 | Necessity of aerosol treatment | 39,000 |
4. Special reminder from experts
1.Avoid overuse of antibiotics: Recently, cases of drug resistance have been reported in many places. Routine blood tests are required to confirm bacterial infection before use.
2.Use lozenges with caution: Children under 5 years old are at risk of swallowing, so it is recommended to use liquid dosage form.
3.Watch for complications: If symptoms such as shortness of breath and rash occur, seek medical attention immediately.
5. Dietary therapy auxiliary program (popular recommendation)
| food | function | Applicable age |
|---|---|---|
| honey water | Relieve nighttime cough | 1 year old and above |
| Snow pear stewed white fungus | Nourishing yin and moisturizing throat | More than 6 months |
| room temperature yogurt | protein supplement | 1 year old and above |
6. Judgment of the timing of medical treatment
According to the latest version of the "Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines", you should seek medical attention immediately if the following situations occur:
• High fever that lasts for more than 72 hours
• Refusal to drink water for more than 12 hours
• Barking cough (be wary of laryngitis)
• Mental state is obviously depressed
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from June
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