Most sore throats are caused by colds and last about four to five days. For kids over the age of 2, give warm tea or water with a ½ tsp. of honey and lemon to ease a sore throat and cough. For kids over the age of three, hard candy or over-the-counter lozenges with anesthetic can help reduce pain. Gargling with warm salt water may help, too. Strep throat tends to come on suddenly and not be accompanied by cold symptoms. Call your doctor if you suspect strep -- your child needs antibiotics to get rid of the infection.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
What eases a sore throat and cough?
Most sore throats are caused by colds and last about four to five days. For kids over the age of 2, give warm tea or water with a ½ tsp. of honey and lemon to ease a sore throat and cough. For kids over the age of three, hard candy or over-the-counter lozenges with anesthetic can help reduce pain. Gargling with warm salt water may help, too. Strep throat tends to come on suddenly and not be accompanied by cold symptoms. Call your doctor if you suspect strep -- your child needs antibiotics to get rid of the infection.
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