Prevention and treatment measures for viral colds in children

Colds are the most common and most frequent of all diseases, and are usually caused by cold. In fact, they are all caused by external viruses invading when a person's resistance is weakened. As parents, we must know how to prevent and care for children's colds, because children's functions and resistance in all aspects are very weak. In order to avoid repeated attacks and aggravation of the condition, the following details require everyone's attention.

1. Treatment precautions

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.

2. Preventive Care

To prevent viral colds, you should pay attention to seasonal changes and add or remove clothes at any time, especially to avoid catching cold when sleeping at night; the diet should be light, and you should eat more vegetables and fruits rich in high vitamins. Children should not drink cold drinks; patients with colds 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.

The above provides some suggestions on the treatment and preventive care of viral colds in children. For children, if the cold is not serious and there is no persistent fever or other complications, it is generally recommended to treat and recover through traditional Chinese medicine, and avoid the use of Western medicine such as antibiotics. In addition, attention should be paid to keeping warm, and the child's diet should be as light as possible.