Nine common sense about colds

in LifeStyle4 years ago

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Because the cold is the most common disease in children, knowing the following simple knowledge can help children avoid many misunderstandings:

  1. Most colds last for 1 week, and about 10% of patients last for 2 weeks. The first symptom is usually a sore throat, followed by nasal congestion and runny nose. The sore throat usually resolves by itself after 2 to 3 days, and then mainly symptoms of the nose. About 30% of children will have a cough.
  2. As with all other diseases, it is important to observe the child’s general state and mental reactions. If you are in a bad state of mind, have difficulty breathing, or have purple lips, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible.
  3. Young children with colds are prone to serious complications, so children under 3 months of cold should go to the hospital as soon as possible.
  4. You have to go to the hospital if you have a cold with earache, or have a cough for more than 2 weeks.
  5. If you have nasal congestion or runny nose for more than 10 days, be wary of sinusitis, and you should also see a doctor.
  6. Antiviral drugs and antibiotics are not effective for the common cold. Not only are these drugs not helpful, but they may also have many side effects. The flu is different from the common cold and can be treated with antiviral treatment under the guidance of a doctor.
  7. Do not give over-the-counter cold medicines and cough medicines to children under 4 years of age.
  8. If your child has a cold, he can rest more. If he has a fever, he can drink plenty of water. The sore throat can be relieved by himself. The nasal congestion can be dripped with saline. After moistening the nasal cavity, he can use a spherical straw to suck out the nasal mucus. Put a humidifier in the child's room to help the child get wet. The nasal cavity is conducive to liquefaction of the nose and makes the child more comfortable.
  9. Wash your hands frequently and wash your children’s toys regularly, so that children do not come into contact with people who have a cold, unless it is necessary to go to less crowded places, which will help prevent children from catching a cold. Covering the nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing can reduce the spread of the virus.

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