Category: 1. Common Cold

The common cold is one of the most common illnesses. Most children will have at least 6 to 8 colds a year. Most colds are caused by rhinoviruses. Your child can catch a cold through airborne droplets from or through direct contact with a sick person. Sneezing, coughing, and a runny nose are common symptoms.…

Contact your child’s healthcare provider right away if your child has: A fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, or as directed by the healthcare provider Symptoms that last more than 10 days Symptoms that don’t get better after taking over-the-counter medicines

Drug Group Examples Precautions 1.Analgesics and anti-pyreticsParacetamol and ibuprofen*Aspirin is not recommended for use in children under 16 years of age unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor.2.DecongestantsOral: pseudoephedrine*, ephedrine* and phenylephrine Topical: oxymetazoline or xylometazoline nasal dropsDecongestants should not be used for longer than 7 days as rebound congestion can occur.3.Nasal dropsNormal saline (sodium chloride 0.9%) nasal dropsAdministration…

Since common cold is a viral infection, antibiotics will not work. The mainstay of treatment is to relieve the associated symptoms. Drinking plenty of fluid and taking more rest. Upon advice from doctor or pharmacist, taking drugs that alleviate symptoms could help your child feel better.Encourage children to wash their hands with liquid soap regularly,…

Keep children away from people with a cold. Teach children to wash their hands often. Have them wash their hands before eating, and after using the bathroom, playing with animals, or coughing or sneezing. Carry an alcohol-based hand gel for times when soap and water aren’t available. The gel should be at least 60% alcohol.…

Some of the complications that might occur if your child gets a cold include: Ear infections Sinus infections Pneumonia Throat infections

There is no cure for the common cold. Most children recover from colds on their own. Antibiotics don’t work against viral infections, so they are not prescribed. Instead, treatment is focused on helping ease your child’s symptoms until the illness passes. To help your child feel better: Give your child plenty of fluids, such as…

Most common colds are diagnosed based on symptoms. But cold symptoms may seem like other bacterial infections, allergies, and health problems.

Cold symptoms start from 1 to 3 days after your child has been in contact with the cold virus. Symptoms often last about 1 week. But they may last up to 2 weeks. Symptoms may be a bit different for each child. In babies, cold symptoms may include: Trouble sleeping Fussiness Stuffy nose (nasal congestion)…

All children are at risk for the common cold. They are more likely than adults to get a cold. Here are some reasons why: Less resistance. A child’s immune system is not as strong as an adult’s when it comes to fighting cold germs. Winter season. Most respiratory illnesses happen in fall and winter, when children are…