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Upper Respiratory Infections in Children

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Upper Respiratory Infections in Children Home Care: Sore Throat

Home care for a sore throat in a child with an upper respiratory infection includes:

Avoid citrus juice.
Avoid hot and spicy foods.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Get plenty of rest.
Try nonprescription sore throat medications:

Sore throat sprays
Sore throat gargles
Sore throat 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.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain
Acetaminophen for pain

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Last Updated: Nov 5, 2008 References

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

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