The weather is changing, children get cold very quickly in this season, so it is important for parents to take care of their children, give them proper food and dress them properly so that they can be protected from the cold of pink winter. Many children have to go to school. As they reach age, they suffer from cold six to seven times in a year, in some of these children, this cold becomes a serious condition.
The main reason for this is that their immune system is not yet able to clearly adapt to the virus. A good thing is that they often get colds.
So much so, their immune system gets better which helps them in immunity against diseases.
Symptoms of a cold in children can vary depending on age.
Babies:
Infants can be diagnosed with a cold by their nasal congestion.
A blocked nose makes it difficult for the baby to drink milk. He cannot drink milk normally and remains hungry.
Older children:
In older children the symptoms of cold are different like continuous runny nose or nasal congestion.Cough fever etc.Fever which reaches up to 38 degrees Celsius.This fever subsides with cold symptoms.
What should be done in such a case?
A small child who only has a runny nose, otherwise he is fine i.e. he is drinking milk, sleeping, breathing normally and the body is not overheated, should be treated at home. can go.
Place a cloth soaked in warm water on the nose. If the secretion has thickened, apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly around the nostrils and avoid the area around the nose. Lip balm on the lips of an older child. Can be applied. If the child is older, tell him how to close one nostril and release the fluid from the other nostril.
If the child tries to forcefully expel the fluid from both nostrils at the same time, he may be at risk of an ear infection. Steam or a warm environment can help open the blocked nose. Keep in and give a lukewarm drink to drink. Plan to keep the child’s room warm and temperate. Keep the room environment warm to relieve the child’s cough.
Caution:
Get your baby checked up monthly or every fortnight by a qualified child specialist. Touch the baby’s forehead and the back of his neck to check for fever. Babies who have a cold don’t milk easily. can drink because their noses are blocked and their throats are sore, due to which they have difficulty drinking milk.
Either make them sit on a chair or lay them on the bed in such a way that the head remains high. Feed the baby frequently.
Additional frostbite tips for toddlers:
In case of cold, a small child may urinate repeatedly. His nappy has to be changed frequently. In such a case, he may get nappy rash. Therefore, while changing the nappy, apply some cream on his body and Do not let it stay wet.
A child with frostbite should continue the course of vaccinations as usual. It is better to consult a doctor before vaccination.
Children with cold become somewhat stubborn and sensitive. In this case, they need more attention from you. Keep the child away from the smoky place. Smoke increases this complaint of the child. Also, the child should be Also keep away from the strong sun. Regarding the cold, also know that sometimes the cold is not due to extreme cold, but because of the virus. If the child’s condition is worse, see the doctor immediately.