Plaque in the throat of a child: causesPhoto: GettyWhen immunity decreases, the microorganisms on the tonsils swiftly multiply, the suppuration begins, spreading to all parts of the tonsils, a white film is formed. It then gives signals that the organism has been attacked by viruses and urgent measures need to be taken to treat or prevent. Glands that are affected and weakened by the virus can not cope with them, and help is needed - appropriate treatment.
White scurf in the child's throat: symptoms of inflammation
Depending on the type of virus, stagediseases, plaque in the throat of a child can be of different colors. In advanced cases of the disease, colonies - "flowers" are formed, which aggravates the situation. Then, angina, otitis, diphtheria, purulent angina "tonsillitis" can develop, leading to serious pathologies of the heart and other organs. In addition to plaque, the main symptoms can be joined by:
- Temperature increase.
- Headache.
- A sore throat.
- Dizziness.
- Weakness.
- Misfortune, etc.
Considering that an advanced disease canlead to disastrous results, parents need to regularly examine the baby. As soon as plaque appears in the child's throat, you should immediately consult a doctor and take measures to cure it. Plaque can also appear for other reasons. It may have appeared after a burn, injury to the tonsil tissue, or fungal infection. In such cases, the problem is usually not accompanied by fever, headaches, or malaise.
How to remove plaque from a child's throat: treatment
Self-medication at homeit is impossible. The only thing that parents can do before visiting a doctor is to alleviate the condition of a child aged 3 years by gargling with a saline or soda solution. In this way, you can temporarily remove plaque from the child's throat and prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying. However, there is a mandatory condition - the child should be taught how to perform the procedure in advance. But the main treatment is for a professional doctor. Only he will be able to determine the nature of the disease by the color of the plaque and conduct a full examination of the child's health, take a sample of the secretion for research in the laboratory. Read more:
