Overview of Children's Medical Condition: Cold and Flu
Parents are sometimes in a quandary about the fact that it forces their child. They know the symptoms - runny nose, fever, cough, sore throat, among many others; but, would not know this cough or flu. Their symptoms are similar, since both are caused by a viral infection, which usually lasts from one to two weeks.
Colds and flu symptoms are similar. The latter, however, is more serious than the common cold. Colds are viral infections that affect young children because they have not yet created immunity to about 200 (200) viruses that cause the common cold. Children suffer from ten (10) times per year or more than that of a normal adult. This is the result of a lack of immunity, but they get better as they get older.
Cold and Flu Symptoms
A cold occurs for about two weeks, and symptoms may include: a runny nose, sniffing, fever and sore throat. The flu will mostly have the same symptoms, but will include other more serious ailments, such as: free vowel movement, chills, pain and pain in the joints of the body, headache, dry cough, irritability, extreme tiredness and lack of appetite.
Care for a sick child
* If a child suffers from a cold or flu, it is important that he rest for a while to help his body fight the infection. Tips for improving the situation of the child:
* Keep it hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
* The room should be airy and with normal room temperature — not too cold and not too warm.
* Dress the child in light and comfortable clothes, as well as steam scars and nasal salt sprays to help the child breathe.
* If the child has difficulty breathing due to a blocked nose, it would be advisable to raise the pillow to make breathing easier.
Treatment of a sick child
Colds and flu cannot be treated with antibiotics, because they are not caused by bacteria, but by a virus. However, some of the drug receptors may help alleviate the symptoms. It is advisable to choose medicines that are specifically formulated for the age of your child. If you are unsure, it would be advisable to consult a doctor or pharmacist.
* If your child is still a child or toddler, paracetamol and ibuprofen suspension, specially designed for children and children, will help ease the pain and reduce the temperature.
* If a child is three (3) months old to six (6) years old, CALCOUGH Infant Syrup, which contains glycerin, can help relieve the symptoms of sticky cough. Other medicines that contain other active ingredients can be found in pharmaceutical stores for children over six years old.
