Arlington Pediatric Throat Doctor
A child’s throat is very sensitive, as it can be irritated for various reasons. Commonly, irritation is caused by the following conditions.
- Viral Pharyngitis
- Strep Pharyngitis
- Post-nasal drip
- Mono
- Sore throat and coughs
- Strep throat
- Allergies
- Coxsackie Virus
- Tonsillitis
- Fever
As can be seen above, throat pain can be caused by several reasons. Often times, the terms strep throat, tonsillitis, sore throat, and others are often used interchangeable – but the don’t mean the same thing. When children have a sore throat, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what the cause is. Often times, home remedies can help soothe the pain temporarily. However, if symptoms and pain persist, it is likely an infection that will need treatment from a pediatrician.
If your child is experiencing persistent throat pains, contact our Arlington Pediatric specialists today to schedule an appointment.
Our Specialties
Throat Pediatrics
A child’s throat is very sensitive, as it can be irritated for various reasons. Commonly, irritation is caused by mucus drainage from the nasal passages, sinus irritation, strep throat or other infection, and more. If your child is experiencing throat pain, contact our Pediatric specialists for an appointment today.
Ear Pediatrics
The ear is a very common area for earaches and infection. If your child is experience pain in his or her ear, there could be several reasons why, including: ear infection, swimmers ear, earwax, ear canal abscess, and more. Contact our throat specialists today to schedule an appoint for your child.