Stories Tagged ‘Ibuprofen’
What to Do If Your Child Has Swollen Glands in the Neck
There is not much that you can do about enlarged lymph nodes. If your child is having other symptoms, such as a sore throat, you can address those. But the nodes themselves should shrink over time. Occasionally, an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) will help minimize node swelling. Ibuprofen is especially helpful if the swelling is associated with inflammation in the thro... More »
What to Do If Your Child Has Runny Nose
If your child is just beginning to have a clear runny nose, you will want to minimize further congestion. Some people feel that reducing the intake of dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt, and the like) can help accomplish this. Soy or rice milk products can fee used as alternatives. You may also want to try to dry up the nose by using an over-the-counter decongestant. The benefit of using a... More »
Canker Sores and Fever Blisters in Children
Canker sores are small ulcers that appear inside the mouth where there is loose tissue: on the inner surface of the cheeks or lips, on or below the tongue, or at the back of the throat near the soft palate and tonsils. Canker sores are oval or round, and they gradually change from red spots to white or grayish shallow leers. The neighboring tissue looks pink and healthy. The medical name for a ... More »
