Common Cold
This is the most frequent type of infection among children. Yes, there is still no cure or vaccine for the common cold. It can be caused by any one of many different strains of different viruses. This is why it is difficult to find a cure for it. It spreads easily because of nose and throat discharges that carry the virus. Your child can get infected if she touches an object or surface that has a trace of mucus, and then touches her nose, mouth, or eyes.
Aside from the obvious symptom of having a runny nose with clear, yellow, or green secretions, a child with a cold may experience the following: cough: fever; sore throat; watery eyes; sneezing; chills. Chances are, your child will often come in contact with a person with a cold. Although it is not serious enough to ask your child to avoid being with such an individual, you can help prevent infection by following these tips.
Wash your child’s hands frequently. Disinfect surfaces and toys they commonly use. Ask the sick person to cover his nose and mouth when he sneezes and coughs. Although there is no cure, resting and drinking a lot of fluids will aid the recovery process. You may also give the child mild decongestants or cough medicine.
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