How To Cure Children’s Colds
Colds are very common in childhood. It is usually not serious, but it is quite annoying, especially for little ones who don’t understand what is happening to them. In this article, we will give you some tips on how to cure children’s colds.
The common cold
The common cold is a viral infectious disease of the respiratory system. It is considered a mild but common condition in the world population, which does not distinguish age group or race.
The main cold symptoms are :
- Sneezing
- Headache
- A runny nose
- Involuntary tearing
- Congestion of the respiratory system
- Dryness and sore throat
- Muscle and joint pains throughout the body
- Fatigue and weakness
- Cough
Cold symptoms occur equally in adults and children, except that adults tolerate and cope with them better. Children suffer from numerous discomforts due to colds and it is often difficult for them to overcome it. That’s why, when they are cold, they don’t want to play, they are nervous, they want to be held in their arms as long as their mother cuddles them and comforts them.
Colds usually last 7 to 10 days and because it is caused by a virus, it has no cure so far. The only way to treat a cold is to relieve the symptoms associated with it and wait for it to pass.
How to cure children’s colds
As we have already said, curing children’s colds is impossible. The only thing that can be done is to alleviate the symptoms in some way. So, focusing on the most annoying, here are some tips for you to cure children’s colds.
Congestion of the respiratory system
Congestion of the respiratory system, particularly of the nose, is one of the most common symptoms of colds. When the body gets sick with a cold, the phlegm clogs the baby’s nose and it becomes very annoying to breathe, especially when he sleeps.
To decongest the nostrils, various nasal mucus thinners are available in pharmacies. However, the use of physiological solution is recommended, because it is effective and at the same time, harmless.
The physiological solution is a substance composed essentially of salt and water and is used to hydrate the nostrils and dissolve the mucus that clogs them.
Dryness and sore throat
To mitigate the dryness of the throat, when the child has the flu, we recommend that you drink a lot, especially water and fruit juice.
Water is used to eliminate toxins present in the body so that they can be excreted more quickly.
Cough
When you get the flu, a cough usually comes too. Coughing can be quite annoying, especially before bed and during the night.
Some mothers usually give an occasional antihistamine to relieve their babies’ cough. However, it is essential to keep in mind that when the cough is produced by the cold, it is advisable to avoid antihistamines because they can make the phlegm thicker.
If your child has a cough, we recommend that you choose natural and home remedies which are very effective and will greatly relieve it. Among the natural remedies, the most recommended are :
- The application of warm cloths on the chest
- Hot drinks: oregano tea, lemon tea, thyme tea, chocolate with honey (made with water and not milk)
- Homemade syrups: lemon honey
Other tips for treating children’s colds
It is worth remembering that in order to take care of a cold it is important to keep your child away from humidity and cold. In fact, it is best to keep it in a ventilated room that does not retain moisture and well heated, especially in winter.
Plus, making chicken soup is always best. This dish contains many nutrients that strengthen the immune system. Plus , it’s a light meal that can be digested easily. It must be eaten hot, so it also helps to decongest the airways and lighten phlegm.
Before going to sleep, try to make sure that your child sleeps with his head as raised as possible, so that he will feel less discomfort in the nostrils. Make sure you eat citrus fruits, fruits and foods rich in vitamin C to help your immune system restore defenses and fight the flu.
