What to do if the roof of your mouth is burned? Popular first aid guides on the Internet
Recently, there has been a significant increase in discussions on social media and health forums about "oral burns", especially burns on the roof of the mouth caused by improper diet. This article combines the hot topic data of the entire network in the past 10 days and compiled a structured treatment plan to help you quickly deal with such situations.
1. Hot search topics related to oral burns in the past 10 days on the Internet

| keywords | Search volume (daily average) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Burns on the roof of the mouth | 12,000 times | Baidu, Zhihu |
| What to eat after a burn | 8600 times | Xiaohongshu, Douyin |
| Home remedies for oral burns | 5400 times | Weibo, Bilibili |
2. Graded treatment of burns on the roof of the mouth
Depending on the degree of burn, treatment methods need to be differentiated:
| Burn level | Symptoms | Countermeasures |
|---|---|---|
| Mild (Ⅰ degree) | redness, mild pain | Rinse with cold water and avoid irritating foods |
| Moderate (II degree) | Blisters and obvious burning pain | Medical Mouthwash Disinfection + Topical Gel |
| Severe (III degree) | Mucosal ulceration and severe pain | Seek medical attention immediately to avoid infection |
3. First Aid Steps (Golden Treatment Period in the First 30 Minutes)
1.Cool down immediately: Rinse with 5-10℃ cold water for 30 seconds each time, repeat 3-5 times.
2.Disinfection protection: Use mouthwash containing 0.9% sodium chloride to clean the wound.
3.drug relief: Topically apply oral gel (such as recombinant human epidermal growth factor gel).
4.Diet control: Avoid temperature >40℃ or acidic food within 24 hours.
4. 5 home remedies that netizens have tested effective
| method | support rate | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| honey smear | 78% | Only suitable for unbroken skin |
| Yogurt Ice Compress | 65% | Need sugar-free plain yogurt |
| Aloe vera gel repair | 82% | Choose food grade products |
5. Rehabilitation timetable recommended by doctors
•mild burns: Self-healing within 3 days
•moderate burns: 7-10 days recovery (medication required)
•severe burns: Requires professional treatment, recovery period is 2 weeks+
Note: If the pain worsens or fever occurs after 48 hours, you need to see a doctor immediately to check for infection.
6. 3 tips to prevent palate burns
1. Take a small bite before consuming hot food.
2. Heat the food in the microwave and stir for 1 minute to cool down.
3. Avoid the habit of eating in a hurry like blowing and drinking at the same time
The problem of burns on the roof of the mouth can be effectively addressed through the structured approach described above. It is recommended to save this guide for emergencies and forward it to family and friends who are prone to "eating hot food in a hurry"!
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