Patient's question:
The child was born only a few days ago, and recently, for some reason, they have been scratching their ears constantly. How should I treat a red throat and fever in a baby?Doctor's answer:
Hello, child has a sore throat and fever. This symptom may be caused by a respiratory infection. While taking fever-reducing medication, it is recommended to take anti-inflammatory drugs as well. Pay attention to drinking more water and eating some liquid foods.Your condition may be sleep apnea syndrome, which refers to repeated episodes of breathing cessation during 7 hours of sleep each night, more than 30 times, or an increase in the sleep apnea-hypopnea index accompanied by clinical symptoms such as sleepiness. It is recommended to undergo surgical treatment as soon as possible, as it may induce sudden death.