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The article was consulted with Specialist Doctor of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Glycerin borate is a drug used to treat ENT diseases. Therefore, when suffering from hand, foot and mouth disease, Glycerin borate is often indicated to clean the throat for children who have sores in the throat such as swelling, ulcers, burns...
1. Signs of hand, foot and mouth disease in children
Hand, foot and mouth disease in children has very easy and characteristic signs to recognize. After about 2 days of incubation, hand, foot and mouth disease will start with the following symptoms:
Children have a fever: Fever is considered the body's natural response to prevent the attack of harmful viruses and bacteria. Skin rash: The child's skin appears lesions such as: redness, blisters on the palms, feet, in the oral cavity, tongue, ... of the baby. You need to avoid letting your child scratch the blisters to limit superinfection. Tired children, anorexia: Because children have blisters in the oral cavity, they will have pain in the mouth, loss of appetite, and fatigue. Diarrhea: Some children show signs of diarrhea when infected.
2. How to use glycerin borate solution to clean the throat for children with hand, foot and mouth disease?
Glycerin borate is a drug used to treat ENT diseases. Therefore, when suffering from hand, foot and mouth disease, Glycerin borate is often indicated to clean the throat for children, with sores in the throat such as swelling, ulcers, burns...
How to use glycerin borate solution to clean the throat for children Hand, foot and mouth disease as follows:
Have the child sit up straight, open his mouth wide. Light the child's throat with enough light to see blisters and sores. With the right hand holding the tongue, the left hand holding a straight cotton swab, soak the medicine into the cotton and dab lightly on the wound. Wipe your baby's mouth before and after eating.
3. Some other medicines used when children have hand, foot and mouth disease
Antipyretic drugs: When the child has a high fever from 38.5oC, the child should take paracetamol, the dose should be according to the child's weight. Oral gels such as: Kamistad, zyttee also have antiseptic and pain-relieving effects, making it easier for babies to eat and drink. Some killer drugs such as: Lidocaine, benzydamine mouth spray for children over 5 years old, benzydamine mouthwash for children 12 years and older and physiological saline with a concentration of 0.9% NaCl Oresol: Add enough water by drinking oresol electrolyte solution. Depending on the condition of hand, foot and mouth disease in children, the doctor will prescribe other stronger drugs to effectively treat the disease such as:
Encephalo-meningococcal symptoms: Hospital treatment and medication anticonvulsant effect. Bacterial meningitis : Use of antibiotics in combination with close monitoring for respiratory symptoms. Complications of encephalitis with paralysis, consciousness disorders and convulsions: Using drugs for brain edema, anticonvulsants and antibiotics to prevent superinfection. Respiratory failure, cardiovascular collapse: This case requires special care, anti-shock fluids, use of antibiotics to prevent superinfection, ...
However, these drugs are not self-administered for children, you need to consult a specialist doctor. In addition, to reduce the risk of hand, foot and mouth disease transmission in children, you need:
Personal hygiene and for those caring for the baby very clean Wash hands often with soap and water Wash clean surfaces House and toys with soap and water, then disinfect with a solution containing diluted chlorine bleach Avoid contact with sick people Eat cooked, drink boiling. Always maintain food hygiene and safety. Do not give food to children by mouth, do not share personal objects with the baby. When your child shows signs of hand, foot and mouth disease, you should take your child to see a doctor for timely treatment.
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