The first symptoms of colds in children

A cold is a disease that is provokedstrong supercooling. If the human immunity is weakened, the common cold easily gives in to pathogenic viruses that penetrate the upper respiratory tract - the larynx, nasopharynx or trachea.Symptoms of colds in children may be lethargy andbad mood. Photo: Getty The beginning of the disease is always preceded by the incubation period, it is difficult to recognize, but certain signs should be noted:

• 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. After them, the body temperature usually rises, a runny nose and cough appear.

What to do if you have cold symptoms

If the child's body temperature does not rise above38 ° C, it does not need to be knocked down with medications, so the children's body is struggling with the disease. In the case when the mark on the thermometer is higher, it's time to proceed to the actions:

• 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 a child has all the symptoms of a cold,do it a regular washing of the nose and prepare a rinse for the throat. These methods will help to remove the inflammation and quickly clear the mucous from a viral infection. When a child does not have a cold, do not use antibiotics, their action is directed to the destruction of bacteria, but not viruses. The medicine not only does not have an effect, but it can also harm the child's body. If the child is ill not more often than 4-5 times a year - this is considered normal. Especially, in those cases when a child goes to a kindergarten, where a viral infection spreads easily. But if the immunity is weakened, and the disease occurs more often, show the baby to the doctor and check the condition of his health. See also:

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