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Rubella Home Care: Sore Throat In Children

Home care for a sore throat in a child with rubella includes:

Avoid citrus juice.
Avoid hot and spicy foods.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Get plenty of rest.
Numb the throat pain with throat spray or lozenges.
Perform warm salt water gargles several times a day. Mix 1/2 teaspoon (92.5 ml) salt per cup (240 cc) of water.
Place a vaporizer or nebulizer in the bedroom at night.
Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain.

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Last Updated: Jul 8, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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