Rich with Kids Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I think I need to take dd9 to the Dr. I am trying to hold out because we are down to one car and DH has it. Dd has been complaining of a sore throat for 2 days. Today she sounds scratchy and swollen. Temp is 99 and she says it hurts to swallow. Cough sounds a little "barky". If her temp goes up anymore, I'll take her in, but in the meantime, what can I do to help the pain? She tried the warm salt water gargle and is drinking hot tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ME-Mommy Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I think I need to take dd9 to the Dr. I am trying to hold out because we are down to one car and DH has it. Dd has been complaining of a sore throat for 2 days. Today she sounds scratchy and swollen. Temp is 99 and she says it hurts to swallow. Cough sounds a little "barky". If her temp goes up anymore, I'll take her in, but in the meantime, what can I do to help the pain? She tried the warm salt water gargle and is drinking hot tea. I honestly wouldn't go to the doctor for the symptoms you're describing. I'm more of a "wait-and-see" gal...I don't head to the doc until the temp is 101+ for an extended period of time and doesn't come down with OTC treatment. I'd alternate hot and cold for the throat...a cup of tea, then a popsicle or something else cold. Also, I use honey to coat the throat. Do you have any Vitamin C or similar immune-boosting supplements? We've been known to use Emergen-C and Airborne. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 My advice is 1. Hot steamy shower 2. Spoonful of honey I'd probably have to take my daughter in for those symptoms but it is because I'd know she was heading into asthmatic croup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 Thank you! I loathe going to the Dr. The barky cough concerned me a bit, though. I'm going to keep an eye on the temp. She will love the Popsicle idea. :001_smile: My kids are never sick. So I am more of a wait and see type, as well. I'll try the honey and Vit C. Thanks, ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 We don't typically go to the doctor for the symptoms you've described. For my own kids, I've done tea with honey, popsicles, cough drops, and soup for those symptoms...along with pillows on the couch and movies :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I would want to rule out strep throat, so I'd probably go to a local pharmacy that offers testing for that, just to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 her checked for strep throat. In the meantime, chicken soup might help. Maybe a warm shower if she feels stuffed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) **barky cough > be on the lookout for croup (especially in the middle of the night, when it's often at it's worst - think 3 am - also, second night is usually the worst of the three nights of croup)** At this point, I would not go to the dr unless I suspect strep, or if croup was bad enough to warrant steroids (as in, a few steam showers don't do the trick, or your child is otherwise struggling to breathe, retractions, grunting, many breaths per minute, etc.) -many-time vet of croup here; it almost always freaks me out:tongue_smilie: ETA: I see she is 9, which probably makes strep more likely than croup generally speaking, but strep is usually separate from a viral respiratory infection (as in, they are unrelated). Listen to her back - is there wheezing or crackling? That would lead me to take her in. Ask her whether she's having difficulty breathing. Otherwise, ibuprofen for sore throat pain, honey for the cough. Edited September 20, 2010 by wapiti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 My dd had the SAME symptoms for about 4 days last week - and on day 5, she pepped up tremendously! Hope she feels better soon. . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I honestly wouldn't go to the doctor for the symptoms you're describing. I'm more of a "wait-and-see" gal...I don't head to the doc until the temp is 101+ for an extended period of time and doesn't come down with OTC treatment. I'd alternate hot and cold for the throat...a cup of tea, then a popsicle or something else cold. Also, I use honey to coat the throat. Do you have any Vitamin C or similar immune-boosting supplements? We've been known to use Emergen-C and Airborne. HTH :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 My kids have all had the exact same symptoms this past week, along with about half our homeschool group. I thought it was strep at first (one dd's throat didn't look pretty at ALL) but none of the other typical strep symptoms presented. Turned out to be a virus, and it takes about a week to recover. My homemade chicken noodle soup worked wonders ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 My kids have all had the exact same symptoms this past week, along with about half our homeschool group. I thought it was strep at first (one dd's throat didn't look pretty at ALL) but none of the other typical strep symptoms presented. Turned out to be a virus, and it takes about a week to recover. My homemade chicken noodle soup worked wonders ;) Do you deliver???? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Lol....only to the DFW Metroplex. :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Two parts honey to one part lemon juice and then steam I have dosed myself and it isn't as bad as nyquil (bleh!!!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 a minimum of 3 days sickness here for us before we consider the doctor. It takes your body awhile to fight things off. That is what the fever is for. I control the fever by meds, lots of fluids etc and keep an eye on them. If by the fourth day the fever is still there we take a trip to the doc. If it is a virus by that fourth day the kiddo usually seems to be heading in the right direction and the fever usually has broken. Even if it is strep you'll be okay for a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 ibuprofen for sore throat pain Yes. If you aren't opposed to OTC pain medication, ibuprofen works well for a sore throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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