How to treat throat herpes in children

Children’s throat herpes consider herpetic pharyngitis, is a febrile disease caused by viral infection of several types of coxsackievirus group A, causing vesicular and ulcerative lesions of the oropharyngeal mucosa, the treatment is symptomatic, if necessary, antiviral therapy, commonly used ribavirin antiviral drugs.
General treatment: including meticulous oral hygiene (with a soft toothbrush and salt water rinse), soft food, do not eat acidic or too salty food.
Medication: Topical treatment can be used to reduce inflammation with hormonal nebulization, commonly used such as budesonide. Compound borax solution can also be used to gargle; lesions rubbed 2% gentamycin glycerin or 1% methyl violet, can promote the healing of the ulcer surface. If necessary, antiviral treatment, commonly used ribavirin antiviral drugs.
Children’s throat herpes patients are advised to go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment, usually pay attention to rest, drink more boiled water, eat more fresh vegetables and nutritious and easy to digest food, in order to enhance the body’s resistance.