What should I do if my child has a bacterial cold?

Children's body resistance is much weaker than that of adults, so some situations often occur. If a child catches a cold, there are many reasons. Some are just common colds, some are infectious flu, and some are caused by bacterial infections. When this kind of cold occurs, it should not be underestimated and medical treatment should be sought in time. The editor will introduce children's bacterial infection colds in detail.

The pathogens that cause colds are mainly viruses. There are many types of viruses, and they are very easy to mutate. Therefore, children generally have no immunity to colds. If the child's constitution and resistance are weak, the possibility of repeated colds is greater. Children generally do not need to take antibiotics after suffering from a viral cold. As long as they are given enhanced care, adequate rest, plenty of boiled water, and easily digestible food, they will recover quickly.

The cold itself is a common disease, but its complications may be serious or even fatal. This is mostly due to bacterial infection. At this time, the child's condition is more serious and may be complicated by purulent tonsillitis, bronchitis and pneumonia, with symptoms such as persistent high fever, rapid breathing, coughing and sputum. At this time, doctors often give children antibiotics. Antibiotics fight infection by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria. In order to fully exert the effect of antibiotics, parents must strictly follow the doctor's instructions when giving medication to their children. After the child takes the medicine, the symptoms begin to ease or disappear, but the pathogenic bacteria in the body may still exist at this time. If the medication is stopped, it is likely to lead to secondary infection and even cause more serious complications. Unfortunately, some parents stop giving their children medication on their own as soon as they see that their child’s illness has improved. This is a wrong approach.

The consequences of a cold caused by bacterial infection in children are very serious. If not treated in time, it may cause other diseases in the child, and in severe cases, it may be life-threatening. Therefore, if a child’s cold symptoms are severe, parents should take the child to the hospital for treatment immediately.