A cold is a condition in which children feel worse, their temperature rises, a runny nose and a cough appear. Before treating a child, you need to contact a pediatrician and be examined at a children's clinic. At home, in critical cases, children can be given an antipyretic agent on their own (rectal suppositories or syrup). During illness, the child should drink as much liquid as possible.

The common cold is the collective name for various infectious diseases of the respiratory system. The child's condition may worsen due to influenza or SARS. Then the disease can turn into rhinitis, sinusitis, sinusitis, croup, bronchitis, pneumonia, tracheitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis. Different microorganisms affect the respiratory system at different levels. Rhinoviruses settle in the nose, adenoviruses in the pharynx, and respiratory syncytial viruses in the bronchi.

Factors that provoke colds of the respiratory tract:

• hypothermia;
• decreased immunity;
• viral or bacterial infection.

The child may catch a cold at home, or walking on the street, in contact with a sick person. The common cold occurs during the cold season of the year. During a flu epidemic, children can catch the virus through toys or household items.

Factors contributing to diseases are a violation of the diet, a rare stay in the fresh air, a diet poor in vitamins, an inactive lifestyle. You should always wear clothes according to the weather. Do not wrap the baby tightly. It is necessary to ensure that he is not cold and his feet do not get wet.

The first signs of a cold in a child

The child himself cannot say that he has caught a cold. It is necessary to closely monitor his behavior and condition. If he is moody, sleepy for no reason, does not want to play and eat, then this is a signal of an impending illness.

Symptoms of a common cold in children to watch out for:

• lethargy;
• excessive sweating;
• breathing disorder;
• redness of the eyes;
• cough;
• discharge from the nose;
• heat;
• loose stools;
• skin rash;
• pallor of the skin.

It is not always possible to understand what is the etiology of the disease. With a viral infection, the body temperature rises sharply, and up to 39 degrees. With bacterial, on the contrary, it grows gradually. In this case, the temperature rises no higher than 38 degrees. It is possible to determine the type of disease only on the basis of tests. Depending on what caused the disease - a virus or a bacterium, an appropriate treatment is prescribed in this case.

In case of a cold, you need to put the patient to bed. During illness, it is forbidden to play outside with other children. The room where the baby is located must be ventilated. The temperature in the room must be at least + 22 ° С. If it's cold, you can turn on the heater.

The indoor air should not be too dry. Regularly you need to moisten it with a moisture spray. You can do wet cleaning 2 times a day. Household clothing can be cotton, linen, but not synthetics. The kid can sweat often, so he will have to change clothes many times.

The patient should be given plenty of fluids to drink. You can boil milk, make herbal tea, dried fruit or rosehip compote, juice from fresh berries and fruits. The patient needs to be given water often, but little by little, preferably 50 ml at a time. The liquid can be warm, but not cold or hot.

Children from 1 year old should be able to blow their nose into a handkerchief. Thus, they clear the nasal passages of mucus accumulated there. Cleansing the nose of phlegm infant held regularly by his parents. For small children, snot is removed with an aspirator.

Before cleansing the nose, one drop of breast milk or vegetable oil is instilled into the nasal passages to soften the dried contents. You can use saline or soda solution. In this case, take 1 teaspoon of salt or soda per liter of water. Do not bury the nose with a spray or pear for children under 3 years old, this method of treatment can lead to an inflammatory process, such as otitis media. Rinsing the nasal passages can be done using pharmacy products such as Aqualor, Aquamaris.

To facilitate the secretion of mucus with a dry cough, the baby can be given tea from mother-and-stepmother, chamomile and a light massage, first on the back, and then on the chest. Small children should not be inhaled, because of this mucus can swell and block the airways.

If the child has the first signs of a cold, you need to call the pediatrician at home. The disease should not be allowed to take its course. If babies are left untreated or done incorrectly, thick mucus may soon accumulate in the respiratory organs. It can be difficult for young children to blow their nose or clear their throat on their own. Subsequently, this can lead to bronchitis, pneumonia, acute respiratory and heart failure, and even death.

Diagnostics

A sick baby should be shown to a pediatrician as soon as possible. The doctor will auscultate the lungs, check the throat, nose, and order blood and urine tests. If necessary, the patient will undergo X-ray, ultrasound, CT. In the laboratory, children will be given an antibiotic that can cure a bacterial infection.

Often not only adults but also children suffer from colds and flu. But at the same time, not all anti-cold drugs are allowed for use in children. Fortunately, there is a children's form of AntiGrippin from Natur Product, which is approved for use in children from 3 years old. Like the adult form of AntiGrippin, it consists of three components - paracetamol, which has an antipyretic effect, chlorphenamine, which facilitates breathing through the nose, reduces nasal congestion, sneezing, watery eyes, itching and redness of the eyes, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which is involved in regulation of carbohydrate metabolism, increases the body's resistance. one

Medicines and dosage for colds for children are determined by the attending physician. Only a specialist can prescribe a course of therapy. Colds are treated with antipyretics, cough medicines, cold drops, antibiotics for bacterial infections, and antiviral drugs for influenza.

Each age has its own approved medicines. Babies should not be given medicines to treat a three-year-old baby. If the medicine is safe for infants, then it can be used for an older child.

It is necessary to take medications according to the instructions for use. It is found in every medicine pack. It is necessary to observe the regimen and dosage. It is necessary to pay attention to contraindications to the medication. If the child is allergic to any component of the medication, you need to stop using it.

Cough syrups are not consumed for more than 7 days, and cold drops can be used for 3 to 5 days. If the treatment does not work, you need to consult a doctor again and undergo a second examination. The child may have developed complications. The doctor could misdiagnose and prescribe medications.

Safe Children's Cold Cures

1. For newborns - Paracetamol (from temperature), Viferon (antiviral), Nazivin (from a cold), Lazolvan (from a cough), IRS 19 (to raise immunity).
2. For children from 1 to 2 years old - Panadol (from temperature), Laferon, Tsitovir (antiviral), Broncho-munal (to raise immunity), Bromhexin (from cough).
3. For children aged 2 years - Ibuprofen (for fever), Ingalipt (for a sore throat), Xylin (for a cold), Ambroxol (for a cough), Tamiflu (antiviral), Immunal (to raise immunity).

Treatment of the smallest

From the age of one month, children can be given mucolytics, that is, substances that dilute the phlegm formed in the bronchi and contribute to its elimination. Against cough infant baby give Ambroxol, Ambrobene in the form of syrup. The medicine is taken after meals, half a teaspoon twice a day for 5 days. From 6 months you can give Bronchicum and Lazolvan.

Expectorants are prescribed for infants, for example, Gedelix, Linkas. For a cold it is recommended to use Aquamaris, Nazoferon, Vibrocil, Laferon, Vitaon, Baby Doctor "Clean nose". If nasal congestion is caused by a bacterial infection, use Protargol drops. This effective remedy quickly eliminates the symptoms of a cold. Rectal suppositories will help to remove the temperature. From birth, you can use Viburkol, from 1 month - Tsefekon D, from 3 months - Panadol and Nurofen.

If the cold is caused by a bacterial infection, children under 1 year of age and older can be treated with antibiotics. These are prescribed for children with pneumonia, acute bronchitis. For treatment, you can use Penicillin, Amoxicillin, Cephalexin, Cefadroxil in the form of injections. An antibiotic is not prescribed for ARVI, but if the child has a fever for a long time does not fall, the cough only intensifies, and the snot has acquired a brownish color, these medicines can also be used. Antibacterial medicines are used if a bacterial has joined the viral infection.

How to treat a cold in a child at 2 years old

Children from 1 to 2 years of age are prescribed Naphtizin, Rinorus, Sanorin, Nazol Baby for a cold. These are vasoconstrictors, they should not be used for more than 3 days. Usually, children are given one drop in each nostril twice a day before feeding. Nasal congestion can be relieved by oil products such as Pinosol. In case of viral infection, Interferon, Grippferon are used. For a cough, a child is prescribed Mukaltin, Ambroxol, Bromhexin. Medicines are given in the form of syrups. It is not recommended to give tablets to children under 5 years old, babies have a narrow esophagus, and they can choke on them. For high temperatures, give Ibuprofen or Paracetamol syrup.

In children from 2 years of age, it is carried out with the help of cough medicines such as Ambroxol, Bronholitin, Fluimucil. From this age, you can use new vasoconstrictor drugs for nasal congestion - Tizin, Otrivin. In severe cases from purulent rhinitis or sinusitis, antibacterial drops for the common cold are used, for example, Isofra, Polydex.

If a child has a cold, vitamin preparations are indispensable. With a weakened immunity, Pikovit, AlfaVit, Mult-Tabs are prescribed. up to 3 years old is best taken in the form of syrups.

You can treat children for colds using traditional medicine. Acetic rubbing is used for high temperatures. To do this, the vinegar is diluted in half with water, moistened with a towel in the solution and rubbed with it on the forehead, chest, back, arms, and legs of the child. You can wet a whole sheet and wrap your baby in it.

Raspberries have good diaphoretic properties. Leaves, bush twigs are brewed. Helps to remove toxins from the body of raspberry jam, made from grated berries with sugar.

In case of a cold, the patient can be given linden tea. Starting from the age of three months, the child is given compote from Antonov apples with the addition of honey. Decoctions of various medicinal herbs help with coughs. Before using them, you need to find out if the patient is allergic to them.

Infusion recipe:

1. sage (chamomile, nettle, St. John's wort, plantain, coltsfoot, licorice root) - 1 teaspoon;
2. water - 250 ml.

The water is boiled for a couple of minutes. Crushed medicinal plant is poured with boiling water, to which the baby is not allergic. Insist 30 minutes, filter. The tincture is made in an enamel or glass container. Give the sick child to drink 3 times a day, 80 ml.

You can prepare a honey-based cold remedy for children. For example, a honey cake. A soft dough is prepared from flour, vegetable oil, water and honey. They put it on the baby's chest for 10 minutes.

The cabbage leaf helps to "stir up" stagnant processes in the breast. It is slightly boiled. The softened warm sheet is smeared with honey and applied to the chest. You can put a towel on top of the compress under a tight-fitting T-shirt. Before using bee products for treatment, you need to do an allergy test.

Warm milk with honey and butter helps with coughs. All ingredients are mixed in a glass and given to the child by a spoon in case of severe attacks. In 200 ml of milk, you can add half a teaspoon of baking soda, thus preparing an alkaline drink. This remedy helps to quickly thin the mucus in the bronchi and remove the viscous phlegm.

The onset of a runny nose or cough while there is still no fever can be treated with warming dry foot baths. To do this, 1 kg of salt is ignited in a pan, 50 grams of grated ginger is added and the mixture is poured into a basin. The kid is put on cotton socks and asked to walk on the warm "sand" for a couple of minutes.

You can warm your feet in a basin of hot water (60 degrees). A pinch of salt and a spoonful of mustard are added to the liquid. You need to hold your feet in the water for about twenty minutes. Then they wipe them dry and put on warm socks.

From runny nose to children over a year old you can drip Kalanchoe juice into your nose. 2 drops in each nostril. Edema of the mucous membrane is well removed by a solution with soda, salt and iodine. So, sea water is prepared at home. A teaspoon of soda and salt "plus" 1-2 drops of iodine are taken in a glass of liquid.

Snot can be cured with fresh beet juice. It is mixed in equal proportions with warm water. It is necessary to instill in the nose three times a day, one drop in each nostril. Instead of beets, you can take carrot juice, parsley juice and water in the same ratio. If from natural remedy it bakes strongly in the nose, the concentration of the solution is changed. More pure water is added to the juice.

You can warm your nose with warm cottage cheese. It is applied to the nose for a couple of minutes. You can knead boiled potatoes, and from mashed potatoes make a mask for the maxillary sinuses. To prevent the mass from spreading over the face, cottage cheese or potatoes are wrapped in a thin cloth.

If a sick baby has no appetite, it does not need to be force-fed. The main thing is that he drank a lot of water. If he does not want to drink, you can inject him with a syringe without a needle on the inner surface of his cheek, 2 ml of water every 30 minutes, especially at night with fever. In this case, it is not necessary to wrap the patient warmly.

You can take an onion or a couple of garlic cloves and grate on a fine grater. Children should breathe over the vapors of these plants for a couple of minutes. The gruel can be spread out on saucers and placed in different corners of the room where the patient is. From time to time, grated onions and garlic that have stood in the room should be replaced with fresh ones.

Warming compresses or foot baths should not be done at high body temperature. These procedures can be done after the patient's fever has subsided. They try not to knock down body temperature up to 38 degrees. If it is above this mark, rectal suppositories will help to quickly lower it. Fever can cause seizures. In order not to bring the child to such a state, the increased temperature must be brought down with syrups or rectal suppositories.

To make children less likely to get sick and stay healthy longer, you need to strengthen their immunity. For this purpose, it is necessary to regularly be in the fresh air, to temper the baby with the help of water or air procedures. Before going to bed, you can teach your child to wash their feet in cold water. The bathhouse strengthens the body well, but small children should not be in the steam room for more than 5 minutes. You need to bathe in the bath at least 2-3 times a week. You can add decoctions of medicinal herbs, oak leaves, black tea to the water.

Children should regularly eat enough vitamins, minerals, fats and carbohydrates in their food for their growth and development. The diet should contain fermented milk products, meat, cereals, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables.

In winter or spring, you need to use pharmacy vitamin complexes... Honey, nuts, citrus fruits, dried fruits help to resist the disease. The kid needs to be taken outside every day in any weather, except for heavy rain and wind. In summer, it is recommended to relax near a reservoir, best of all - at the sea.

To avoid serious complications, you need to come to the doctor for examination at the children's clinic. Children can catch cold 2-4 times a year. If babies get sick more often, then they have serious problems with immunity and, accordingly, with health. During a flu epidemic, you need to be less often in crowded places and not be in contact with sick people.

A cold is a condition in which a child begins to cough, sneeze, and his body temperature rises. Viruses and bacteria can cause the disease. Hypothermia can provoke a crisis. Colds need to be treated. For this purpose, it is necessary to come to a doctor's appointment and undergo an examination. The pediatrician prescribes all the necessary medications for the child. During treatment, you need to drink a lot of fluids, rest more and follow the doctor's recommendations.

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Acute respiratory viral infections are considered one of the most common diseases in children. During the cold season, a child 1 year old or slightly older has a runny nose three times more often than an adult. Toddlers are more susceptible to this condition than school-aged children. If a child has a runny nose at a certain time of the year, then there is a possibility of its allergic origin. Each case requires the attention of adults and the choice of adequate treatment for the baby.

Parents know that redness of the throat and runny nose in a child at 1 year old occurs with respiratory tract infections. The most common infections in children are nasopharyngitis, known as the common cold, as well as laryngotracheitis and rhinosinusitis. The susceptibility of babies to ARVI in the first years of life is explained by the formation of immunity. A defense mechanism is gradually developing against numerous viruses - pathogens of acute respiratory diseases and influenza.

A cold at the age of 12-24 months often occurs due to hypothermia, viral infections that enter child care. Therefore, the problem of how to treat a runny nose in a 1 year old child, parents have to solve mainly in the fall and winter. But the prevention of complications, strengthening the immune system and hardening the baby need to be done all year round. The amount and nature of help with a cold depends on the cause of the ailment, its symptoms.

The main infectious diseases of the respiratory tract in children

Colds and flu are common infections of the upper respiratory tract. After the incubation period, similar symptoms appear in a child at 1 year old: runny nose, redness of the throat, possibly headache and fever. The key difference between the two similar infections is that the flu is more severe and sudden onset than the common cold.

Common infectious diseases respiratory tract in children

Disease	Cause	Symptoms
Nasopharyngitis, acute rhinitis and other manifestations of rhinovirus infection (ARVI), in which there is inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat	Viral or bacterial infection	There is a severe runny nose in a 1 year old child and moderate rhinorrhea in older children, redness of the throat, swelling of the mucous membranes, fever (38–40 ° C)
Laryngotracheitis - inflammation of the mucous membranes of the larynx and upper trachea	Hypothermia, colds, polluted air	Dryness, sore throat, burning and pain when swallowing, hoarseness, runny nose, dry cough
Rhinosinusitis - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses	Hypothermia, upper respiratory tract infections, nasal anomalies, dental diseases, adenoiditis, allergies	Profuse nasal discharge, shortness of breath, runny nose persists for more than 10 days

If the baby has a cold, then he may have a feverish state, like with the flu. This is a feature of the fight against infection in an unformed organism. It is necessary to give an antipyretic agent at a temperature of 38 ° C. Pediatricians recommend suppositories or syrups with paracetamol, which take effect in 20-30 minutes.

Treatment of a common cold in one-year-old children

At the first symptoms of nasopharyngitis, acute rhinitis and other rhinovirus infections, antibiotics should not be given, they are not intended to get rid of ARVI. Bans on many drugs familiar to adults exacerbate the problem for parents than to cure a runny nose in a 1 year old child without harm to his body. At a temperature, antipyretic drugs with paracetamol or ibuprofen are used, anti-inflammatory and antihistamines are dripped into the nose. All this contributes to the prevention of possible complications.

The severity of ARVI depends on age, immunity, and the form of the virus (new ones appear every year).

With rhinosinusitis, the doctor prescribes antibiotic therapy for 5-7 days, cleansing and rinsing the nose, mucolytic syrups ( "Fluimucil", "Mukodin"). Carbocisteine ​​in the composition of medicines helps to remove mucus and restore breathing. Pharmacy preparations for the common cold for children from a year are supplemented with treatment according to folk recipes... Drink plenty of fluids, give sage infusion, instill beet juice diluted with water into the nose.

Treatment of a common cold in a 1-year-old child with laryngotracheitis is carried out with pharmacy and folk remedies with plantain, aloe, chamomile. Give a plentiful drink, use a nasal spray, gargle. Antihistamine drops "Zyrtek" or "Zodak", humidification of the air in the room facilitate the baby's condition. With a barking dry cough, skip the evening intake of plantain syrup, give a cough remedy at night ( "Omnitus", "Sinekod").

Antihistamines and antitussives should be prescribed by a pediatrician because most of these medications have side effects.

A cold and runny nose in a child 1.5 years old and up to 2 years old should be treated as soon as possible, preferably within 48 hours after the first symptoms of the disease appear. Preparations for heat "Panadol", "Nurofen", "Kalpol" are produced for this age in the form of syrup or suppositories. Serious side effects rarely occur when treated with drugs intended for children. Sometimes doctors recommend alternating paracetamol with ibuprofen, giving syrup after 4 hours.

Cleansing and moisturizing the baby's nose with a runny nose

The development of infectious and allergic rhinitis is facilitated by dry air and nasal passages. A runny nose in a child aged 1 year is caused by dust mites and other strong allergens. Certain foods, odors and medicines are often irritating factors. Skin tests and other tests for allergens will help to recognize the nature of the disease. Help in this case should be different from ARVI.

Drops and sprays help to quickly cure a runny nose in children:

• antiviral, immunomodulating ("Viferon", "Interferon");
• antibacterial (Bioparox, Isofra, Pinasol, Nazol Kids);
• vasoconstrictor (Otrivin Baby, Tizin, Vibrocil, Nazivin);
• moisturizers based on sea salt (Aqualor, Aquamaris);
• decongestants ("Aminocaproic acid").

With sinusitis, rinsing the nose and instillation makes breathing easier, but without treatment of the underlying disease, the runny nose will not go away.

Ready-made physiological solution from a pharmacy successfully replaces drops from a cold for children from 1 year old on the basis of sea water. You can buy a bottle of isotonic sodium chloride solution at the pharmacy and drip it into the nose with a pipette. Salt has a detrimental effect on microbes, reduces mucosal edema. The solution effectively cleanses and moisturizes the nasal passages, prevents them from drying out. A more economical way is to prepare a 1 tsp solution on your own. sea ​​salt in 1 liter of boiled water. The liquid should be filtered and stored in the refrigerator, before use, warm to body temperature.

Vasoconstrictor drugs for the common cold are in demand to eliminate mucosal edema in case of allergies and ARVI. Rhinitis in babies is aggravated by the underdevelopment of the nasal passages. It is recommended during the period of exacerbation of allergies and in the midst of a cold to drip vasoconstrictor drugs into the nose twice a day. Addictiveness occurs, which is why such funds are used no longer than 3-5 days.

Folk remedies for the common cold

Rhinovirus infection disappears within 5-8 days, all this time children need good care... Compliance with bed rest at high temperatures, hygiene, proper diet reduce the risk of complications. The use of antipyretics is required for fever, other symptoms of ARVI often go away without the use of strong medicines.

What to do when children have a runny nose and cough:

• enrich the menu with products with antioxidants, vitamins C and D, probiotics;
• cleanse the nose well with a nasal aspirator, rinsing;
• give water more often, drink chicken broth, tea, juice, fruit drink;
• use a nasal spray or sea salt drops;
• limit contacts with other children, adults;
• do not rush to give medications, especially antibiotics;
• do not take for a walk with a fever.

The air in the nursery should not be dry. We recommend using a humidifier or placing a bowl of cold water near a heat source.

An infectious rhinitis in a 1 year old child can be treated with folk remedies. Infusions medicinal plants used to relieve symptoms and treat rhinovirus infection, tracheobronchitis, adenoiditis. Add honey to herbal tea, but not more than half a teaspoon for children aged 1 to 2 years.

Effective remedies for the common cold and cough from the arsenal of traditional medicine:

• chamomile or linden tea with mint, rose hips;
• infusion of sage and lavender;
• lemon juice with sugar;
• echinacea tincture;
• aloe juice.

The lemon is dipped in boiling water for 10 minutes to remove the bitterness, after which the juice is squeezed out and mixed with two tablespoons of sugar. Give the child two sips of syrup in the morning and in the evening. For a compress, squeeze juice from fresh lemon and add water. Impregnate clean napkin, rubbing the temples, the forehead of the child to improve the general condition with fever. On the table, window sills during the period of seasonal infections, peeled and chopped onions, garlic, emitting phytoncides, can be decomposed. These are substances that kill bacteria, fungi and viruses.

Most women consider themselves specialists in three areas: medicine, cooking and parenting, so write on the topic: "How to treat a cold in a child?" - a thankless job. And yet, I will try to discuss a topic about which kilometers of text have already been written.

A common cold in children in medical language is called acute respiratory viral disease (abbreviated ARVI). The word "viral" is deliberately highlighted by me, since it is key in the further narration.

Signs of a cold in children are as follows: a sudden, most often asymptomatic rise in body temperature, followed by a liquid, transparent discharge from the nose (in Russian - runny nose). If the discharge turns yellow or green, then this is a symptom of an attached bacterial infection in the nasopharynx. The cough is dry at first, but becomes moist over time. Sore throat and sore throat and sneezing are possible.

How to properly treat a child with a cold?

Each mother, sitting over the bed of a sick baby, asks the question: "What to give a child with a cold?" Here are the rules that are taught to any medical student in a pediatric class:

1. Fighting fever - age-appropriate paracetamol.
2. Drinking plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration caused by fever.
3. With a dry cough - antitussives (contraindicated in children under 2 years of age), in the presence of a wet cough - expectorants (bromhexine, ambroxol, ACC, etc. see the review of all expectorants for coughs).
4. After the temperature has returned to normal, physiotherapeutic methods can be applied: steaming the legs, soda inhalations, etc.

How not to treat ARVI in children

World statistics say the following

90% of respiratory infections (upper respiratory tract infections) in children are viral in nature. It is viral, on which antibiotics do not work. Unfortunately, most mothers consider antibiotics to be medicines for fever and start feeding them to their baby for any cold.

There are no safe medicines, taking antibacterial agents causes allergies, intestinal dysbiosis, suppresses the immune system and forms antibiotic resistance of bacteria.

Pediatricians, of course, know about the dangers of antibiotics in ARVI, but it is difficult to distinguish a cold from pneumonia, and even at a patient's home, using only hands, eyes and a phonendoscope, especially with insufficient experience.

It is easier for most pediatricians to prescribe an antibiotic to a child on the very first day and, as they say, “do not take a steam bath”: the harm from them is not very noticeable at the beginning, if there was pneumonia, it will pass, and if it does not go away, there is an excuse, I prescribed the right treatment, and my mother is calm.

To summarize: antibiotics for colds for children under 12 are not used for the first 5 days. If you have weak nerves, then every cough or runny nose should be accompanied by a visit to the clinic and additional studies: blood test, X-ray of the lungs, examination by an ENT doctor, urinalysis, etc.

Rise in body temperature

Adults and children over 6 years of age should fight fever if it exceeds 39 ° C. This temperature is no longer considered physiological and can harm the body. In young children (up to 6 years old), antipyretic drugs should be used at a temperature of 38.60C, due to the threat of convulsive syndrome. And also in children with convulsive readiness or previously registered febrile seizures, the temperature drops from 37.5-38C.

Temperature is an important part of the body's fight against infection. With fever, the vital activity of the causative agents of the common cold is inhibited, and the body's defenses are mobilized. Therefore, the excessive struggle with fever only delays the recovery. In addition, absolutely all antipyretic drugs can cause allergies, stomach ulcers or severe kidney damage, up to and including their failure.

Besides tablets, there are physical methods of cooling. Of course, in adults they are not very effective, but in a child they can lower the temperature by a whole degree (see how to lower the temperature without medication):

• If the child is red - with red hyperthermia, when the child Pink colour, do not wrap up a sick baby, but, on the contrary, undress him to his panties and leave to cool in the air. Cruel but effective.
• If the child is pale - white hyperthermia, he should be wrapped in a light blanket and given a warm liquid to drink.
• Rub the child with vodka (not suitable for children younger age, especially up to 1 year), it is better to rub locally - arms, legs. The evaporating alcohol will quickly cool the skin. You should not use alcohol solutions of a higher concentration than vodka. Children's skin may suffer from this, and the child may also get drunk, since some of the alcohol will be absorbed.
• Cold on the main vessels. In normal language it sounds like this: take plastic bottle, pour cold water into it and apply it to the armpits or groin areas. The water will cool the large blood vessels passing through there.
• Do not wear a hat on a child indoors, especially on a sick person. Old school grandmothers like to do this. The head is the main source of heat loss in the body, up to 80% of the heat is removed through it, therefore, in case of fever, the head must be cooled in every possible way.

With fever, the evaporation of fluid from the skin is significantly increased. Therefore, the child must be watered abundantly in order to avoid life-threatening dehydration. Any liquid will do: compotes, fruit drinks, tea, juices and just pure water.

The story of how domestic pediatrics makes sick children out of healthy children

Characters:

• Mom is an average Russian mom who thinks she knows EVERYTHING about a cold.
• The toddler is a normal, healthy five-year-old who regularly visits Kindergarten.
• Pediatrician - recently completed his studies and received placement in an average Russian polyclinic, full of knowledge about how right treat colds.

So. The kid returns from kindergarten listless, snotty, coughing and with a temperature of 38.50C. The next morning Mom calls the clinic and calls the doctor at home.

A Pediatrician comes, examines the child and diagnoses ARVI. He was taught that at this age 90% of respiratory infections are viral, which means they are treated as described at the beginning of this article. He prescribes paracetamol, drinking plenty of fluids, as well as ascorbic acid, and leaves with peace of mind.

But the disease does not go away, the temperature stays around 390C, the child cries, refuses to eat, snot and coughs. Mom knows for sure that ascorbic acid is not a medicine at all, and paracetamol only knocks down the temperature. She calls the clinic, and swears at everyone and everything, they say, what kind of ignorant doctor you sent me.

In order not to "tease the geese", the head of the department visits the Kid. pediatric department or deputy. the head physician and prescribe an antibiotic. The motivation is clear. First, so that Mom does not interfere with working with hysterical calls. Secondly, if pneumonia develops, and the antibiotic is not prescribed, Mom will immediately file a lawsuit. In general, we treat “not as it should”, but “as it is calmer”.

As a result, a cold that could go away in 7 days lasts 3 weeks. During the fight against the disease, children's immunity was greatly weakened. The kid is taken to kindergarten, where someone will surely sneeze and catch a cold again.

After a week of going to a preschool institution, the Kid again has a fever, a runny nose and a cough. Mom makes a house call again. The pediatrician was called “on the carpet” last time and explained “how to work with patients”. He comes to the Kid and prescribes an antibiotic from the first day. Everyone is happy: Mom - that the treatment is correct from her point of view, the Pediatrician - he will not be deprived of the premium again, the clinic management - there will be no showdown with another complaint.

And again, the illness that could pass in a week has been going on for a month. What kind of children's immunity can withstand this? Again a kindergarten, again a cold and again for a month "we are being treated". This is how our heroes turned a healthy toddler into a frequently and long-term ill (by the way, the official term). I hope you understand where the child's frequent colds come from?

Some of the most popular parenting questions

Can I bathe a child with a cold?

This question goes back 200 years, when there was no hot water in the houses, and the children were washed in a trough in the entryway or in the bathhouse, there one could get sick even more. In the 21st century, bathing a child with a cold is possible and necessary, but it is worth remembering that a hot bath at an elevated body temperature is categorically contraindicated. It is enough to limit yourself to a warm shower.

How can you know that a child has recovered?

3 days can be considered a positive trend normal temperature... It is also considered a good sign that a dry cough turns into a wet cough (provided that the discharge does not turn from transparent yellow or green). But if already the recovering child has a fever again, then we can assume the addition of a bacterial infection.

If a child is sick, does he need to eat better?

With a fever, all the body's forces are spent on fighting infection, and digesting heavy protein foods requires a lot of energy. Therefore, at a high temperature, food should be light, as rich as possible in carbohydrates and vitamins, but a recovering child should be well and densely fed in order to restore his strength.

"The child has a cold!" is a phrase that scares many parents. However, don't panic. It is worth keeping yourself in control and calm down, because a cold is not terrible, as it seems, at first glance. To cope with it quickly and easily, without even resorting to pharmaceutical preparations. Traditional methods treatments will help the baby to find a restful sleep, good mood and great health.

What to do if a child has a cold?

If the child has a runny nose, it is best to rinse the nose. To do this, you will need half a teaspoon of salt. It must be mixed with another half teaspoon of baking soda and dissolve the whole mixture in a glass of warm water. For this, a small pear is suitable, thanks to which parents can rinse their child's nose. Immediately after that, it must be cleaned and dripped with plant-based pharmaceutical drops from the common cold. But you can make them yourself by preparing them on the basis of aloe or Kalanchoe. So, squeeze the juice from it and dilute it with the same amount of any vegetable oil. Olive is best for this, it will not burn and will evenly help the nose recover from a cold.

You can help your baby get rid of a runny nose by warming his nose with dry heat. A boiled egg or table salt, preheated in a pan, must be applied to the area of ​​the maxillary sinuses. If we talk about salt, then you can drop two drops of iodine into it, having previously wrapped it in a cotton cloth. But it shouldn't be hot!

Another way to deal with colds, very easy and of high quality, is inhalation. It has anti-inflammatory effects. It is best to inhale sage. This amazing antiseptic disinfects the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract, and fir oil promotes the discharge of phlegm. 10 minutes is the optimal amount of time you need to set aside for inhalation. During this time, the solution will not cool down, and the little one will not get tired.

Gargle. For this, parents will need herbal decoctions. It can be St. John's wort, sage, chamomile. Its temperature should not exceed 37 "C.

Cough is a rather evil "enemy" for a small child's body. If you do not take precautions in time and start a cough, then the baby can get many different complications. Therefore, we do not hesitate to start a fight with her!

First of all, you will need breast fees, which are easy to brew and make an infusion from it. It can then be given warm to the baby 20 minutes before a meal. In general, it should be said that he is supposed to drink as much as possible. So sputum liquefies, toxins are washed out from the body. And in order for the baby to sleep sweetly and calmly, before going to bed, you need to prepare warm milk with honey or raspberries. Children will love this delicious medicine.

Soar feet. If the child has a cold, then the procedure will undoubtedly only benefit. In order to carry out hot procedures correctly, it is best to increase the temperature gradually. For example, from 37 "C to 40 - 45" C. You can add a few drops of fir oil to the water and steam for at least 10 minutes.

You have to remember. In no case should you soar your legs, inhale or heat the child if he has a fever.

If a baby has a cold

The body of a baby in the first year of life is very fragile. And any disease, even the mildest one, can very quickly weaken it. Various complications may appear immediately. Shortness of breath, rough cough, shortness of breath - these are the signs that are observed in infants.

Here's what you need to do first:

1. a sick child should definitely call a doctor!
2. before he arrives, do not forget to be the first aid crumbs. It will consist of:
   • providing for the baby fresh air, oxygen;
   • airing his room, ensuring silence and cleanliness, dry clothes;
   • "distracting" him from an attack (in medicine there is such a thing as "distracting therapy"). It consists in putting mustard plasters on the chest, back, larynx region, making mustard foot or general mustard baths;
   • immersing the child in a bath up to the neck in warm water, the temperature of which should gradually rise. After it, you should give the baby warm milk with baking soda or tea;
   • providing your child with the prolonged sleep he needs. This is a rather powerful factor in the recovery of a weakened organism. The baby needs to be put to bed 3 times;
   • feeding a sick child, which at that time was an overwhelming task for his mother. Healthy children cannot be forced to eat. It is doubly unacceptable to force-feed the sick. According to doctors, the number of feedings can be increased by correspondingly reducing the amount of portions;
   • in love. After all Small child like no one else with all his being needs affection, care and tenderness. Therefore, the mother should be constantly there to relieve pain, calm, instill confidence, bring him joy if the child has a cold.

Many parents do not know how and where to correctly measure the temperature that suddenly appeared. And you need to do it like this:

• The first and easiest way to check the temperature is by mouth. To do this, you need to let your child suck on a special so-called pacifier - a thermometer. The result will follow immediately. You will see him in just a couple of minutes.
• The thermometer with infrared sensor, which is designed to check the temperature of the baby's ear, is suitable for all children, regardless of their age and gender. With its help, you can see the exact data, despite the fact that it is inserted into the ear for only a couple of seconds.
• For babies, the only place where the temperature can be measured most conveniently and painlessly is the groin. To do this, you need to make sure that there is no diaper rash or sweat on the baby's skin. An electronic thermometer will be very suitable for this. This will take no more than 30 seconds.

If a newborn child has a cold

If a newborn baby has a cold, it is advisable to see a doctor immediately! Do not wait until the child starts coughing, the temperature will rise. The sooner the doctor examines him, the better. Please note: if there are signs of a cold, but the temperature does not rise, this is not a good sign!

What can you do before your doctor visits?

1. Do not start treating your son or daughter with adult medications. Not only will they not provide him with any help, but on the contrary, they will significantly harm him.
2. Try to lay your baby down so that he can breathe as easily as possible. To do this, you can use a pillow, on which you should put it, before lifting your chest higher. Position it so that your baby's breathing is not difficult.
3. Do your best to clear his nose. You can do this with ordinary cotton wool. Tear off a piece of cotton wool, stretching it a few centimeters beforehand, and roll it so that you get a cotton swab. Do not confuse with ready-made cotton swabs... They are exclusively suitable for adults. Then, after wetting this stick with your breast milk, gently clean the nose. Milk can be replaced with beet juice. But be aware that you should not use it immediately after spinning. Let it sit open for at least a few hours. This juice can be used instead of drops. If the discharge from the spout is abundant, then you can remove it from the spout with the help of a pharmacy pear.
4. In case of a cold, bee honey can come to the rescue. But before you try it, do a test. To do this, take a little natural honey on your finger and apply it to the child's skin and bandage it. Take a look at the results the next day. If in the place where you smeared with honey yesterday, no inflammation and rashes appeared, you can safely apply it if the child has a cold.

If a month-old baby has a cold

Many people think that traditional medicine for babies is extremely harmful. But if you use it in moderation, then you shouldn't be afraid. After all, all means are natural, which means they are not harmful. But we repeat once again, the doctor must be called without fail and be sure to consult with him about the use of certain folk remedies. The main principle, both in medicine and in any other field: "Do no harm", so that doctors, in case of protracted troubles, are not powerless in the face of an emerging disease.

Some mothers do not use chamomile for their babies for treatment, because their children have diarrhea from it. Others, if the child has a cold, boldly use it. Some believe that one month old baby an allergic reaction can be caused, Therefore, it is not recommended to give Kalanchoe juice to crumbs. It can cause severe irritation of the mucous membranes; salt water and breast milk are used to rinse the nose. The second use drops. The rest of the mothers are not fond of them, believing that any vasoconstrictor is dangerous due to addiction and its effect on the mucous membrane. They are not afraid, seeing how their child safely perceives kolanchoe juice, which is dripped (as a rule, it is diluted 1: 1 with boiled water), as a result of which his nose is cleared of snot.

If the child has a cold 2 months

The main thing is not to panic. Any deviation from the norm is normal. It's just that a child grows, matures, adapts to the reality around him. It is believed that calm mothers have calm children.

1. The first thing to do if the child has a cold is to follow the doctor's instructions.
2. Give up any walks soon. You can do without them. The main thing is that you can periodically open the windows, ventilate, so that there is fresh air.
3. It is not recommended to wrap up your child too much. Be attentive and observant. The child should not sweat or lie wet. It needs to be kept warm. The temperature of the handles and legs will be a signal to you. They should be lukewarm.
4. At this stage, many parents have a question: "Is it worth giving a lot of liquid at a temperature?" Liquid is definitely needed, but in moderation. The baby should not be offered a lot of water at once, otherwise, he may vomit. It is best to give it in dosage, drop by drop from a pipette, wiping his lips with water if they are red. But it is better to do it regularly. The same can be said about food: if the child does not resist breastfeeding or formula, then give it in small quantities. The child must certainly be undressed so that he is not so hot by removing the diaper from him. It shouldn't be too hot and stuffy at home. Ventilate the room periodically.
5. Only in case of urgent need, you can give the child an antipyretic. If the baby has a fever, then be sure to call the doctor at home so that he can understand what the reason is. And only after that, you can give antipyretics. And before his arrival, you can do a rubdown, having previously undressed the child. Remember, when a baby has a cold, it is important to bring down the temperature in a timely manner.

If the child has a cold 3 months

If the child has a cold, the nose is blocked, then for this it is necessary to carry out preventive methods of treatment. So, here are some of them:

• Sometimes it happens that its nose can be clogged with a crust, which remains when regurgitating. Then, getting into the nose, it prevents even and clean breathing. From this, the child can sniff. One even gets the impression that he has a runny nose. Therefore, in order for your baby to breathe freely and not difficult, his nose must be cleaned daily using a cotton wick, preferably made with his own hand and having previously moistened it in baby oil.
• If a baby's runny nose is a consequence of ARVI, then you can drip safe products based on sea water into his nose. As for other methods of treatment, they can only be used with the permission of the attending physician.
• Remember to cleanse your baby's nose while feeding, especially when feeding. The nose of the crumbs can be cleaned thanks to the same cotton wicks.

If the temperature rises and lasts for several days, then this is a cause for concern. The next question arises: "How many times a day and in what quantity can you give antipyretics?" It is definitely not worth giving them too much. They can be given no more than a couple of times a day, for 2-3 days. The fact is that with a common infection, a high temperature usually lasts no more than two days, and on the third day it decreases. If the temperature is increased for more than 3 days, then this is already an extreme reason for a new appeal to a specialist. This suggests that a so-called secondary infection has begun, or rather complications or any manifestations from the outside nervous system... In this case, the child will already need special treatment.

If a child is 4 months old

If the child has caught a cold, suddenly became lethargic, capricious and has completely lost his appetite, be attentive to his health. Measure the temperature, observe the runny nose, throat. If at least one of the listed symptoms is present, it is worth worrying and taking appropriate measures.

And so, what to do if a 4-month-old baby has a cold. Here are some simple rules to help him get well sooner.

1. Give your baby more fluids. Up to 6 months, it must be drunk, preferably only with warm boiled water. If the little one is on breastfeeding then it is very good for his health. Since this milk contains immunoglobulins, they help the body fight infections. If the baby has already begun to be fed with additional mixtures, then all kinds of mashed potatoes prepared on the basis of fruits and vegetables that are rich in various vitamins will be useful to him.
2. If a child has a fever, then it's not worth it, as we have to repeat wrapping up and putting on as many things as possible. On the contrary, it should be put on "breathable" cotton clothing, and simply covered with a light blanket.
3. You should not go outside with your baby until the temperature returns to normal. It is also necessary to give up during this period from daily bathing. If the temperature is 38 ° and above, then it is worth giving him an antipyretic agent in a small dose, characteristic of the child's age. In case of vomiting, the baby must be administered an antipyretic in the form of rectal suppositories. If the temperature has risen above 39 °, then it is best for this folk remedy, which consists in wiping the child with vodka or vinegar, which are first diluted with water in the correct proportions. Many parents advise to also put on the forehead - wet wipe.

If a child is 5 months old

If the child has a cold and has a stuffy nose, try cleaning it yourself. There are many ways to do this, but let's talk about one more, not mentioned in the previous subheadings.

To do this, you need a chamomile solution, which is important to drop 1 pipette into each nostril. Then you should clear your nose. This is quite easy to do. Pinch one nostril, and pull the contents out of the other with the help of a prince. Then give the child vasoconstrictor drops. But do not forget and know when to stop. Such drugs can be used no more than 3 times a day and no longer than 5 days in a row. If after these few days the runny nose does not go away and causes inconvenience to your baby, then you should immediately call a doctor.

If a child is 6 months old

Children get sick often and a lot. At any age, almost every month, he is haunted by some kind of cold. If at the age of 6 months the child has a cold, then in order to bring down the temperature, get rid of a runny nose and improve overall well-being, it is useful for the child (if he is not allergic) to give cranberry and lingonberry fruit drinks, rosehip infusion, dried fruit compote. It is better to drink in small portions, but as often as possible.

Chamomile decoction, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, will also help if the child is worried about the throat. They can give a child over six months to drink 1 teaspoon 3 times a day. If he has a cough, then before using any medication, it is very important to consult a pediatrician, since the choice of drugs is associated with the nature of the cough.

It is sad that ARVI is dangerous not so much in its manifestations as in its consequences. For example, a harmless runny nose in children or a cough can turn into otitis media, bronchitis, pneumonia in the near future. Therefore, if you notice symptoms of a cold in a child, it is better to immediately contact a pediatrician who will examine the baby and prescribe an appropriate course of treatment for him.

The most important thing before his arrival is not to self-medicate, which consists in a simple, at first glance, use of antibiotics. Many doctors believe that by doing this, parents are harming their child. The baby's liver is weak and the load is not yet under her strength. Therefore, in order for a cold to pass without any complications, do not act arbitrarily, so that in the end you do not become an enemy of your own blood.

If a child is 7 months old

The approaches to the treatment of ARVI can be completely different for different doctors. Some believe that it is better to play it safe and prescribe more medications, while others, on the contrary, prefer to wait and give the body an opportunity to fight the infection one on one, believing that soft ways the treatments are most optimal for the child. Therefore, if a child has a cold, but he does not have serious serious illnesses, then they do not represent great harm... Light meals, warm drinks and rest, as well as “ folk ways»The treatment will be enough to help the child overcome the disease and bring his body back to normal.

If a child has a cold, then, as a rule, his temperature rises, which is a signal for immediate action. This means that the body is fighting infection, since it has been proven that when the temperature rises, the metabolism is accelerated, due to which the immune system works much better and more efficiently.

Despite the fact that when the patient's temperature rises, take it down to alleviate his condition, some pediatricians insist that it is necessary to lower the child's temperature only if it exceeds 39 "C. Therefore, if the child does not have severe chronic diseases, it is better to follow not the indicators of the thermometer, but for its well-being and, if possible, if the temperature is not so high, be patient.

It is important to monitor what the baby himself requires: if the temperature quickly becomes elevated, he shivers, then you need to help him warm up as soon as possible. Warm clothes, a blanket and hot, plentiful drinks in small portions are perfect for this. During the period when the temperature reaches a maximum, the chills will disappear, the baby's skin will turn red a little, and sweat will appear on the forehead, it would be good to open it up if possible so that the baby can more easily tolerate the heat. You can also go to rubdowns or a warm bath. All this will help to further reduce the temperature. But at the same time, do not forget that a sharp drug-induced decrease in temperature can be replaced by a sharp increase in temperature, which is fraught with febrile convulsions. Among other things, with strong temperature changes, the load on the heart becomes higher and stronger.

The conclusion suggests itself. The temperature should be reduced when it rises above 38 - 39 degrees. It is better to use suppositories or syrups in an age-specific dose for this procedure, but using aspirin and analgin for small children to lower the temperature is very risky.

If the child has a cold at 8 months

If the child has caught a cold at the age of 8 months, then you need to immediately pay attention to the following signs: discoloration of the skin, respiratory failure, cough, weakness, violation of the feeding regime. All of the above include: changes in body temperature, the appearance of a rash, loss of appetite and stool disturbances. The mother must certainly notice and take appropriate action if the child looks more agitated than usual, or, on the contrary, is too lethargic and immobile. A long sleep, screaming in a dream are also not the most pleasant signs and signals to start fighting a cold.

Temperatures above 38.5 "C and below 36" C deserve special attention. They are the most dangerous of all. In addition, if the baby has a temperature of 37.1-37.9 "C for more than 3 days, this is another exciting symptom, which can sometimes indicate a slowly developing inflammatory process.

Other dangerous symptoms include: a sharp cry, pallor, sudden lethargy with a low temperature. An unusual rash may develop, vomiting repeatedly, and stools become loose and frequent. It's scary to say, but the child may suddenly have seizures, fainting, and impaired consciousness. The baby's voice may suddenly become hoarse, breathing will be disturbed, swelling may appear on the face, sharp pains in the abdomen.

If your child has a cold and you notice any of these symptoms, see your doctor right away. And if they also increase sharply, then it is better in this case to call an ambulance altogether. This will prevent dangerous complications. child's body, and even worse is a situation that could become a threat to the child's life.

But the main thing is not to worry, not a single baby has developed without a cold. Therefore, in the case of ARVI, be patient, any disease is treated, the main thing is not to start it, but in time to provide the child with help, both the first urgent, which the parents themselves can do, and the second, from a qualified doctor who will give helpful advice for further treatment and successful recovery.

How to treat if a child has a cold?

So, let's summarize. Do not worry and create panic if you suddenly feel that the child has a cold. At the first cold in his life, it is imperative to consult a doctor, then according to the baby's condition.

At whatever age the child is, it is important to create favorable conditions for him, ventilate the room and not bring down the temperature unless absolutely necessary. Also, adherence to the daily regimen, good nutrition and hardening will help to avoid endless colds. These are general conditions for a speedy recovery, and how to treat more specifically if the child has a cold, in more detail in these tips:

• As soon as parents notice that the baby's condition has worsened, they immediately have a desire to follow the advertisement and buy something that will quickly help get rid of a cough or runny nose. But this is the wrong decision. Not always fast means high quality. Yes, pharmaceutical remedies can relieve the symptom, but they are not able to cure the disease as a whole. This is especially true for cough, which is strictly prohibited to suppress. The child must cough up all the phlegm from the lungs, and this takes time. All these medications can only reduce immunity, but not vice versa. Herbs for this may come in handy.
• Babies are very mobile, this has a beneficial effect on the disease, as it promotes effective drainage of the lungs. Drinking plenty of fluids, a decoction of wild rose, St. John's wort helps well with colds.
• If the child has a cold, the temperature has risen, all excess clothing should be removed from him, and then changed into light cotton. If the temperature reaches 38.5 "C, then it is necessary to take air baths, periodically it is worth wiping the baby with a diaper, which has been soaked in water at room temperature before. You can put a damp cloth on the baby head. carry out a wet wrap of the whole body of the baby. If desired, you need to grind it with vodka. At high temperatures, an enema with water at room temperature, again, will be useful.
• During illness, many babies do not want to eat. Don't force him to eat. You can simply apply it to your chest or give more of it with plenty of drink. As it you can use juice, decoctions of berries, compotes, tea.

If a runny nose appears, then it is important to clear it of mucus by dropping it there breast milk... If it is absent, vasoconstrictor drops can be used for these purposes. The attending physician can tell which is better to use, who will take into account the condition and age of the child before prescribing the prescription. In order to drip drops into the baby's nose, he must be laid on the barrel in the direction in which half of the nose you will drip, and then change the position. In each nostril it is necessary to drip 1-2 drops.

• It is also very important for any baby, at what age he was not, to feel a positive attitude, the support of his parents, and then recovery will come immediately. Play doctor, hospital often with your baby. Steam the legs with funny toys, distract him by launching boats, instill in him the confidence that this is just a cold. This feeling of security will be passed on to the little one and any disease of the throat or nose will pass quickly and without sad consequences.
• Taking care of the legs is also important. Before the child falls asleep, prepare a bath for him in order to stimulate reflexology points on his small feet. After that, wipe the legs, putting on socks on them, in which you can put dry mustard in advance.

With a runny nose in folk medicine can be used:

• pieces of cotton wool, pre-moistened with juice onions, which are also put in the nose several times a day for 10-15 minutes;
• carrot juice and vegetable oil(in a 1: 1 ratio) will also be an excellent adjuvant in the fight against a cold. All this must be mixed with a couple of drops of garlic juice and dripped into the nose several times a day;
• 3 tablespoons of finely chopped onions are poured into 50 ml of warm water, combined with half a teaspoon of honey. The mixture is infused for 30 minutes.

If, having applied all these useful, and at the same time simple recommendations, your child's mood has improved, appetite has appeared, temperature has stabilized and activity has increased, and also no longer worries about a runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, vomiting or diarrhea, then we can assume that the treatment the disease was successful!

Colds in children during viral epidemics are quite common. With timely measures taken, the viral infection disappears after 7-10 days, if no sedimentation has occurred.

Instructions

1. At first signs dishes at baby create conditions for him to fight infection. Observe bed rest, a viral infection cannot be carried on legs, the body needs strength to fight it.
2. Give your baby plenty of fluids. Drink water from a bottle for babies. For an older child, prepare cranberry juice, rosehip infusion or lemon tea. Drinking plenty of fluids flushes out toxins from the body that are produced by viruses and cause malaise.
3. Monitor your body temperature closely. When it rises, the child becomes lethargic, capricious. If there is no convulsive reaction to hyperthermia, do not bring it down to 38 degrees. This is a natural reaction of the body, when the temperature rises, most viruses die.
4. Start taking antiviral drugs and immunostimulants according to the scheme indicated in the instructions for the drug. Lubricate the nasal passages with antiviral ointment.
5. If a runny nose appears, drain the contents out of the nasal cavity. Flush the nasal passages with saline or ready-made seawater-based pharmaceutical aerosols. To prepare your own rinse, dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water. Then pour the solution into a small pear and rinse each nasal passage in turn. At the same time, the child's head should not be thrown back, water should be poured back through the nose. Try not to use vasoconstrictor drops only if there is an abundant mucus that constantly interferes with normal breathing.
6. Feed the child at his will, if he does not want to eat - do not force him. Include in the diet fermented milk products, the bacteria they contain help to cope with viruses. For older children, give onions and garlic, they contain phytoncides that have bactericidal properties. After three years of age, let babies drink half a glass of garlic infusion. To prepare it, boil 1 clove of garlic in a glass of boiling water and leave for an hour.
7. If the temperature rises above 38 degrees, wipe the child with the bite solution or give him one of the antipyretic drugs containing paracetamol. They come in the form of tablets, rectal suppositories and syrups. Read the instructions carefully before use.
8. If your child has a cough, inhale eucalyptus oil. Give licorice syrup 3 times a day, up to 2 years old - 2 drops in a teaspoon of water, from 2 to 12 years old - half a teaspoon in a glass of water.
9. If the temperature lasts more than 3 days or bacterial deposits (tonsillitis, otitis media, etc.) have developed, consult a doctor, in this case, antibiotics will need to be added to the treatment.