{"id":3901,"date":"2023-01-06T14:15:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T19:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.fm1.dev\/?p=3901"},"modified":"2023-01-06T14:15:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T19:15:59","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-baby-has-a-sore-throat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/what-to-do-if-your-baby-has-a-sore-throat\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if Your Baby Has a Sore Throat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your baby is showing symptoms of a sore throat<\/a>, you\u2019ll do whatever you can to help them feel better. If you\u2019re at a loss for what you can do, we provide a list of do\u2019s and don\u2019ts below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Follow this list of do\u2019s when it comes to a sore throat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know the Cause<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to an article entitled \u201cApproach to a Child with Sore Throat<\/a>,\u201d \u201cMost sore throats are caused by viruses. Less often, sore throats are due to bacterial infections.\u201d If your child\u2019s sore throat is due to a virus, it should clear within a week or so. If it\u2019s hanging on, it may be bacterial, in which case your baby will need to be seen by an expert at Albany ENT & Allergy Services for a diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try Home Remedies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether the sore throat is viral or bacterial, while you\u2019re waiting to see if the infection will clear, you can try the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n