9 months baby throat red and swollen, common causes include upper respiratory tract infections, herpes pharyngitis, etc., if the upper respiratory tract infections need symptomatic fever, supplemental water, follow the doctor’s instructions for the use of drugs such as cefaclor; if herpes pharyngitis need to fever supplement, light low temperature diet to improve the discomfort and so on.
1. Upper respiratory infections: bacterial, viral tonsillitis may be manifested as red and swollen throat, if the viral infection is self-limiting disease, accompanied by runny nose, nasal congestion, fever and other symptoms, parents need to give the baby an appropriate increase in water intake, reduce clothing, lower the room temperature, the use of ibuprofen and other antipyretic as prescribed by the doctor, if bacterial infections, may be used as prescribed by the doctor, such as cephalexin treatment.
2. Herpes pharyngitis: is caused by enterovirus infection, mainly involved in the oral cavity, pharynx, manifested as redness and swelling of the throat, pain, herpes, accompanied by fever, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, the need to control the body temperature, timely supplementation of water, dietary choices, light, cool food, to avoid stimulation of the throat.
9 months baby throat red and swollen, parents need to closely monitor the baby’s body temperature, symptoms, mental and other conditions, if accompanied by barking-like cough, wheezing, breathing effort, etc., need to promptly seek medical attention.