Instruction
1
A child is angry, repels all, there is a risk of injury to the oral mucosa. And yet, parents are the closest people, and a little easier to trust you than the pediatrician. It is good if participation of both parents.
2
Sit on a chair or sofa, take your baby, sit on my lap and calm. Slightly lean him back. For inspection of the throat will need a flashlight, a small pen (can be purchased at the pharmacy). In addition to useful little spoon, its handle must be no sharp protrusions.
3
Usually, trying to see the throat, you say to the child: "Say a-Ah and stick out your tongue". However, such action could trigger a little gag reflex, which again will set it up in belligerent mood. Don't need to ask to stick his tongue enough if he just opens his mouth and you gently hold your tongue with a spoon or spatula. At this point, let the child just inhales deeply through the mouth. As a consequence, the language itself will fall, and the soft palate, on the contrary, rise and, thus, the examination of the oral cavity will not cause any difficulties. And the child will not be afraid of this simple procedure in the future.
Note
But notice that the light was from the bulb, not the led, as it has a bluish tint, which can be misinterpreted.
Useful advice
Better if you have the opportunity to look into the pharmacy to use a special spatula designed for this purpose.
If the kid's really turning his head, you can hold his hand over his forehead. But do it only in a pinch.
If the tonsils and throat are visible redness or purulent discharge, you must consult a doctor. After prescription of antibiotics to improve the condition of the throat, you can use anti-inflammatory drugs or, if the child is able to gargle, use a decoction of sage, or chamomile.
If the kid's really turning his head, you can hold his hand over his forehead. But do it only in a pinch.
If the tonsils and throat are visible redness or purulent discharge, you must consult a doctor. After prescription of antibiotics to improve the condition of the throat, you can use anti-inflammatory drugs or, if the child is able to gargle, use a decoction of sage, or chamomile.
