A member asked:

My 18 month d baby has a white coating on his tounge and bad breath he has had s viral infection with a cough and cold what could this be ?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Thrush: He may have thrush or a yeast infection from the description of the white coating. The odor to his breath may reflect a throat infection. Have him examined to confirm a diagnosis and have him treated. All the best.

Answered 4/27/2020

3.2k views

Thank

White coating: May be Thrush (fungal) or a bacterial or viral infection. Please see your Pediatrician. Also, if your child's not as yet had 1st dental examination, he's 6 months overdue. Recommend you schedule with a pediatric dental specialist, a Pedodontist, for all the same reasons you see a pediatric medical specialist, a Pediatrician.

Answered 5/1/2020

80 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more