What Is Herpangina?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Are There Home Remedies for Herpangina?
The first thing you should do when your child contracts herpangina is to change his or her diet. Spicy or crunchy foods can irritate blisters in the mouth. Food should be bland and easy to swallow. Serve things such as bananas, rice, cooked vegetables, smoothies or ice cream.
Again, you want to make sure your infected child is getting enough water. Increase fluid intake to battle fever and prevent dehydration. Periodic gargling with saltwater may ease the pain of the ulcers and help them heal more quickly.
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