What medication should children take for a sore throat?

Generally speaking, the throat refers to the pharynx. Pharyngitis in children may be caused by factors such as insufficient water intake, poor dietary habits, acute tonsillitis, acute laryngitis, epiglottitis, and others. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention and follow medical advice to use medications such as Qinghou Liyan Granules, Compound Flos Lonicerae Granules, Amoxicillin Clavulanate Potassium Granules, Cefixime Granules, and Amoxicillin Granules for treatment. Detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Insufficient Water Intake

Insufficient water intake may cause dryness of the throat, reducing the mucosal resistance and making it prone to inflammation. Medication is generally not required. Parents should encourage children to drink an adequate amount of water to keep the throat moist.

2. Poor Dietary Habits

Spicy and irritating foods can irritate and damage the throat's mucous membrane, leading to inflammation. Medication is generally not required. Guide children to develop good dietary habits, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoid consuming excessively cold, hard, spicy, or irritating foods, which helps alleviate inflammation.

3. Acute Tonsillitis

Acute tonsillitis is mainly caused by infection with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. When a child's immunity decreases, bacteria multiply rapidly and invade the tonsillar crypts, triggering an inflammatory response that may cause redness, swelling, pain of the tonsils, and pharyngitis. It may also be accompanied by symptoms such as fever and chills. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as Qinghou Liyan Granules, Compound Flos Lonicerae Granules, and Xuanmai Ganju Granules may be used for treatment.

4. Acute Laryngitis

Acute laryngitis is often caused by viral or bacterial infections, such as influenza virus, Staphylococcus aureus, etc. Inflammation causes congestion and edema of the laryngeal mucosa, leading to pharyngitis, and the vocal cords may also be affected, possibly resulting in hoarseness and difficulty breathing. Patients may follow medical instructions to use medications such as Amoxicillin Clavulanate Potassium Granules, Cefixime Granules, and Lanqin Oral Liquid for treatment.

5. Epiglottitis

Epiglottitis is mostly triggered by infection, trauma, allergies, and other factors. The epiglottis develops acute inflammation, rapidly becomes congested and swollen, blocking the airway, which may cause severe throat pain that significantly worsens during swallowing. Symptoms such as difficulty swallowing and fever may also accompany. Patients may use medications such as Amoxicillin Granules, Cefaclor Capsules, and Ibuprofen Tablets under a doctor's recommendation.

In daily life, children should be encouraged to develop good handwashing habits to reduce the transmission of viruses and bacteria through the hands and mouth. At the same time, ensure proper indoor air circulation by regularly opening windows for ventilation to reduce the concentration of pathogens indoors.