My 9-year old daughter has been clearing her throat contstantly. I thought she has post nasal drip - but there is no evidence of that. I also thought she might be allergic to something around the house ( Spring allergy). However, we were out of town for 6 days and the problem persists. I looked in the back of her throat and her uvula is enlarged and tilted to the right almost touching the tonsil. I am calling the doctor tomorrow but was wondering what you think. She has no sighns of a cold or infection. Thanks in advance. :)
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 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 in the dose of 15 mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500 mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Regards -