Why do babies often suffer from viral colds in autumn and winter?

As seasons change, cold and warm alternate, and autumn turns to winter, the number of patients visiting hospitals increases significantly, most of whom suffer from viral colds. Babies have poor body resistance and are susceptible to viral colds. There are many virus variants, so it is difficult to recover and they are prone to cross infection, which is a headache for parents. When babies catch a viral cold it is mostly because the parents’ preventive measures are ineffective, so when taking care of the baby we must focus on prevention.

Viral colds are more common in winter, which is mainly caused by changeable climate. People should pay attention to prevention and treatment. Since the beginning of winter, the climate has been abnormal, providing an opportunity for viruses to multiply, and the large temperature difference and other factors have induced viral colds. Because there are many types of viruses, and the immunity developed by the human body against various viral infections is weak and short-lived, a person can be infected multiple times and develop a viral cold. Recently, viral colds have been more severe, with more serious symptoms and more people infected, and some families even have the same viral cold. The main symptoms are high fever, which lasts for a long time, accompanied by runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, etc. The virus can be spread into the air through sneezing, coughing, and talking, infecting other people. Healthy people may also get sick by using the patient's towels, washbasins or tableware and other items that are infected with the virus. There is currently no specific antiviral drug for the treatment of viral colds. Experts point out that early detection and early medication can achieve better results. Symptomatic treatment and traditional Chinese medicine treatment are often used clinically. The natural course of a viral cold is about one week, so treatment cannot be rushed. Some patients, seeing no significant improvement in their condition, go to several hospitals for treatment over a period of days, with treatment and medication being intermittent. This practice can affect the efficacy of the treatment, leading to slower recovery or worsening of the condition. To prevent viral colds now, you should pay attention to seasonal changes, add or remove clothes at any time, especially to avoid catching cold when sleeping at night; normal work, life, and study should be a combination of work and rest. Excessive fatigue will lead to a decrease in resistance and make you extremely susceptible to viral colds. The diet should be light, and you should eat more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins. Children should not drink cold drinks. Patients with cold and fever need to rest in bed, keep warm, and reduce activities. The residence should be ventilated frequently and maintained at a certain temperature and humidity. Families should try not to use air conditioning, and the air in the room can be fumigated and disinfected with vinegar. Viral colds are contagious to a certain extent. Therefore, people with weaker constitutions should avoid going to public places in the near future, strengthen physical exercise and drink plenty of water. If you find yourself experiencing symptoms such as fever, sore throat, etc., you should go to the hospital as soon as possible. How to distinguish between bacterial colds and viral colds? Acute upper respiratory tract infection, also known as the common cold, is the most common disease in children under 5 years old. It can occur throughout the year, especially in winter and spring. Medical research has shown that the pathogens that cause colds include various viruses and bacteria, with viruses being the most common, accounting for more than 90%. Common viruses include rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, etc.

For viral colds in autumn and winter, we should take precautions in advance and adopt a combination of prevention and treatment. Since we cannot change the external environmental conditions, we must strengthen our own physical fitness and not give the virus an opportunity to take advantage. Let your baby participate in outdoor sports more often, bask in the sun, and pay attention to hygiene, which are some simple daily preventive measures.