What should I do if my child always has colds and coughs?

Compared with adults, children are weaker and have poorer resistance, so children are particularly prone to colds and coughs. Parents must first take preventive measures, such as keeping their children warm. In addition, they must pay attention to their children's diet structure. If children eat well, it will help enhance their immunity. In short, every child will inevitably have symptoms of colds and coughs. At this time, the following solutions can be taken.

What should I do if my child always has colds and coughs?

1. From the perspective of Western medicine

Everyone knows that children's colds are caused by influenza viruses, and the results of Western medical research show that influenza viruses particularly like dry and cold environments, especially when the air humidity is below 20%, which is most suitable for the spread of influenza viruses. However, due to the imperfect nasal function of children, the secretions of the nasal mucosa that play a protective role are reduced in a dry environment, making the body more vulnerable to invasion by various bacteria and viruses. Take Beijing as an example. Since the beginning of winter this year, the weather in Beijing has been colder and drier than in previous years, so there are more children in Beijing suffering from colds and coughs this year than in previous years.

2. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that a cold body and cold drinks will damage the lungs, and a damaged lung will make you more susceptible to catching a cold. Among the five internal organs, the lungs are located highest in the body. When cold air invades the body through the nose and skin, it will first affect the function of the lungs, causing symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness. Therefore, Chinese medicine says that when wind evil is received, it first affects the lungs. The common cold, influenza, respiratory infections, chronic bronchitis, asthma and many infectious diseases will show lung symptoms in the early stages.

3. From the experience of cat dad

If children eat too much, they will develop food accumulation, making it difficult for the spleen and stomach to digest food, and the body's resistance will become weaker. In addition, children will be more likely to catch colds and coughs in the cold winter. In addition, in winter, parents will dress their children in very thick clothes to keep them warm. However, children have strong yang energy and are active. If they wear thick clothes, their bodies will easily become hot and their pores will open. In addition, the heat will damage their qi, and the body's ability to defend itself will decrease. Children will easily catch a cold and cough if they feel a little cold.

In summary, if parents do these things in winter, they can effectively help children prevent coughs and colds:

1. Children need to be dressed appropriately in winter but not too thickly. So what is appropriate? Dress your child in clothes that are thick enough so that his hands feel slightly cool outdoors in winter and slightly warm indoors but the palms should not sweat. Or, dress your child in clothes that are about the same thickness as the parents' when going out.

2. Humidify the room. Generally, placing a few basins of water in the corners of the house, mopping the floor with a wet mop, or hanging a wet towel on the heater can all have a certain effect. Of course, the most effective method is a humidifier, but parents should use purified water or distilled water when using a heater, because water containing minerals will cause secondary pollution to the air. In addition, the humidifier should be thoroughly cleaned once a week to prevent bacterial and fungal contamination. Finally, do not put any fragrance enhancers, disinfectants, etc. in the humidifier, as it may cause aspiration pneumonia. This must be remembered.

3. If you want your child to be safe, keep him three parts hungry and cold. Therefore, children must not be allowed to eat too much in winter, especially some elderly people who always feel that children are not full in kindergarten and give them an extra meal at night. This behavior can easily lead to indigestion in children, reduce their resistance, and cause them to catch colds, coughs, and fevers.

4. Knowing that children’s colds are mainly caused by dry and cold air, remember to put masks on your children when going out in winter, which can effectively reduce the chance of children catching colds. In addition, be sure to have your child wear a mask when going to the hospital, which is something pediatricians have recommended many times.

5. Colds are caused by viruses. Giving children antibiotics is useless. Antibiotics will also kill the beneficial bacteria in children's bodies, causing their resistance to decrease, thus prolonging the course of the cold. Therefore, parents must remember not to give their children antibiotics indiscriminately.