My son has a metabolic condition that is currently in the process of being diagnosed. He has a high ratio of sterified to free carnintine. He is on L-Carnitine 2x s a day. He has a sore throat today. Is there anything I need to be careful of when taking him to urgent care for his throat..for example I read that ids with some metabolic conditions should not take ibuprofen. What about anti-biotics? anything I should be careful of?
Hi, By what you quote I feel that your kid might be having a viral sore throat or a streptococcal infection. I suggest you see your pediatrician and get a rapid streptococcal antigen test done. If it is positive then she will require antibiotics. If it is negative then it might be a viral illness and doesn't require antibiotics at all. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor.  For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.