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What Causes Sore Throat, Cold And Breathing Difficulty In A Child?

My daughter is nearly 9. She seems to have a cold with a sore throat but she is being more dramatic than normal about it. She says when she lies down her neck hurts. Her breathing is also a little labored, which tends to happen when she is sick. I gave her her albuterol inhaler but she still has some difficulty. Should I take her in?
posted on Sat, 12 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that she is suffering from upper respiratory tract infection also known as common cold and it is a viral infection leading to the symptoms of sore throat, cold and neck ache and tailored breathing..
I would suggest you to give her decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, mucoolytics like Ambroxol, anti histamins like Levocetrizine and a combination of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen..
You can do warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room..
Saline nasal drops can be sprayed as it will help in relieving congestion..
Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily.
Suck throat lozenge to soothe the throat..
Avoid spicy and chilled food..
Sip on plenty of warm water an other warm fluids like broth and soups..
Take sufficient rest..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Sore Throat, Cold And Breathing Difficulty In A Child?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that she is suffering from upper respiratory tract infection also known as common cold and it is a viral infection leading to the symptoms of sore throat, cold and neck ache and tailored breathing.. I would suggest you to give her decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, mucoolytics like Ambroxol, anti histamins like Levocetrizine and a combination of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen.. You can do warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.. Saline nasal drops can be sprayed as it will help in relieving congestion.. Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily. Suck throat lozenge to soothe the throat.. Avoid spicy and chilled food.. Sip on plenty of warm water an other warm fluids like broth and soups.. Take sufficient rest.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.