It is well known that children have a sweet smell, so the bad breath of young children may indicate a certain disease. When bad breath is accompanied by red spots in the mouth or mouth, infection is likely to occur. Always consult your pediatrician if the symptoms worsen or persist for more than a few days before using the drug, or if your child's breathing has a normal odor.
Erythema and bad breath may indicate an infection. (Source: Jupiterimages / Photos.com / Getty Images) Thrush
Thrush is a fungal infection that occurs in babies and young children. It is usually associated with white spots in the mouth, but erythema can also appear on the tongue, gums, top of the mouth and inside the cheeks. It can cause bad breath, dry mouth of the curd, dry mouth, soreness and unpleasant taste. Thrush is treated with an antifungal drug.
Strep Throat
In addition to sore throat and frequent severe pain during swallowing, symptoms of streptococcal infection include red spots and bad breath on the top of the mouth. This infection caused by streptococcus is contagious and is therefore common for children in day care. Your child may also have a fever, headache, stomach pain or swelling of the neck. Instead of a red dot, the top of the mouth may appear red overall. Treatment of streptococcal infections with antibiotics and non-aspirin painkillers. If your child can tolerate it, gargle with warm tea and warm salt water can help soothe the throat.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, also known as coxsackie infection, is a disease that usually affects children under 5 years of age. The infection is contagious and spreads by contact with the secretions of the nose and throat or by contact with the feces. At first, your child may be just exhausted, loss of appetite, and uncomfortable. Bad breath is not a common symptom, but you can expect to see red spots inside the tongue, gums or cheeks. Red spots may blisters or form ulcers, not very painful. Other major symptoms include fever and sore throat. Some children have a red rash on the palms, soles or hips. Hand, foot and mouth disease usually lasts only a few days, but if the symptoms worsen or the mouth is sore, check out your pediatrician's child from drinking liquid.
Sinusitis
Sinusitis does not produce erythema, but it is the cause of bad breath. Under normal circumstances, the sinuses do not contain bacteria, but when the cold or allergies cause excessive mucus, the passage will be blocked, the bacteria will grow up, and the infection will develop. Typical symptoms of sinusitis are bad breath, cough, fatigue, fever, sinus headache, congestion and sore throat. Use a humidifier to relieve sinusitis and encourage your child to drink. A saline nasal spray helps clear the sinus airway, but consult your pediatrician before using a nasal decongestant. Call your doctor if your child has a fever or if the symptoms do not improve within two to three weeks.
