Lifestyle and home remedies

Certain foods and beverages may irritate blisters on the tongue or in the mouth or throat. Try these tips to help make blister soreness less bothersome and eating and drinking more tolerable:

• Suck on ice pops or ice chips.
• Eat ice cream or sherbet.
• Drink cold beverages, such as milk or ice water.
• Avoid acidic foods and beverages, such as citrus fruits, fruit drinks and soda.
• Avoid salty or spicy foods.
• Eat soft foods that don't require much chewing.
• Rinse your mouth with warm water after meals.

If your child is able to rinse without swallowing, swishing with warm salt water may be soothing. Have your child do this several times a day or as often as needed to help reduce the pain and inflammation of mouth and throat sores caused by hand-foot-and-mouth disease.