The first symptoms of a cold in children

A cold is a disease,provoked by severe hypothermia. If a person's immunity is weakened, the cold-stricken organism is easily susceptible to pathogenic viruses that penetrate through the upper respiratory tract - the larynx, nasopharynx or trachea.symptoms of colds in childrenSymptoms of a cold in children may include lethargy andbad mood. Photo: Getty The onset of the disease is always preceded by an incubation period, it is difficult to recognize, but certain signs are still worth paying attention to:

  • the kid constantly wants to sleep, looks sluggish and is not interested in favorite games;
  • refuses to eat and complains of an upset stomach;
  • often cries and cries for no reason;
  • lymph nodes on the baby's body increased in size;
  • there was a cold on the lips or on the chin;
  • blush and often watery eyes;
  • the child complains of a sore throat.

All these symptoms often indicate the development of a cold. They are usually followed by a rise in body temperature, a runny nose and a cough.

What to do if you have cold symptoms

If the child's body temperature does not riseabove 38°C, it does not need to be brought down with medications, this is how the child's body fights the disease. In the case when the mark on the thermometer is higher, it is time to move on to action:

  • rubbing the baby's chest and back with apple cider vinegar;
  • steaming of hands and feet in the bath with eucalyptus ether;
  • plentiful drink - hot milk with honey, tea with raspberries, cranberry juice, broth;
  • inhalation with herbal decoctions or essential oils of chamomile, eucalyptus or mint.

If your child has all the symptoms of a cold,do regular nasal rinsing and prepare a gargle for the throat. These methods will help relieve inflammation and quickly clear the mucous membranes from a viral infection. If your baby has a cold, do not use antibiotics, their action is aimed at destroying bacteria, but not viruses. The medicine will not only not give an effect, but can also harm the child's body. If a child gets sick no more than 4-5 times a year, this is considered normal. Especially in cases where the child goes to kindergarten, where viral infections spread easily. But if the immune system is weakened and illnesses occur more often, show the baby to the doctor and check his health. See also:

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