About Viral Sore Throats Viral sore throats are common in children. Viral sore throats are caused by a virus. They often occur with cold symptoms and may last several days. Your child may have: ●
cold-type symptoms such as a runny nose, congestion and cough
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a red throat
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trouble swallowing
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a loss of appetite
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a fever (temperature over 99.5º F or 37.5º C) sometimes
Some children may also have ear pain
Call the doctor if your child: ●
does not play or will not drink fluids
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has worse pain or if the pain does not get better with treatment
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has a hard time swallowing or begins or has new drooling
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cannot open his mouth wide
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has a new rash appear
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has pain when trying to move his or her neck
Also call if you have any questions or concerns about how your child looks or feels. Doctor's phone number: (____) _____-_______
©2006-13 P&H Assoc., Inc This handout is for information only and is not meant to replace your doctors advice or treatment.
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