Treating The Common Viral Infections In Children


Treating The Common Viral Infections In Children

Cold and flu are the two most common viral infections affecting
children. Unfortunately there isn’t any cure for common cold
and influenza since most antibiotics doesn’t have any effect on
these viruses. As a parent the best you can do is make your
baby feel comfortable by ensuring they get enough rest and drink
plenty of fluids. In this article we are going to discuss a few
easy ways to deal with viral infections like cold and flu.

Relieving A Stuffy Nose

• For infants a rubber suction bulb can be used for sucking
drainage from the nasal passages. Your child will breathe a lot
more freely when the clogged mucus is sucked out from the nose.

• Using 1-2 saline drops (saltwater) for each nostril greatly helps
in alleviating congested nose.

• Place a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier in the room of your
kid to keep their nasal secretion from drying up. The humidifier
would provide the extra moisture which would make your baby
more comfortable.

Relieving Cough

• Give your child a teaspoon of honey at bedtime for treating
cough. However, if your child is below 1 year then honey is not
at all recommended.

• If your child is 4 years or older then you can give them cough
lozenges or cough drops.
Relieving Fever

• If your child is extremely uncomfortable because of a high
fever a dose of ibuprofen can help bring the fever down. Be
careful to never give any medications to children under 2 years
without consulting your paediatrician. Although Ibuprofen can be
given to children above the age of 6 months, its’ always better
not to take any risks. Don’t give Ibuprofen to a child who is
vomiting or dehydrated.

Treatment And Prevention

Flu Vaccine
• Children above the age of 6 months need to go for a flu
vaccine every year. Children below the age of 6 months are too
young to be given a flu vaccine so proper care should be taken
to check that the people around them are not infected.
Medications

• Never give your baby (under 4 years of age) over the counter
cough and cold medications since most of them come with serious
side effects. In case antibiotics are prescribed by the paediatrician
then ensure that your child takes them exactly as prescribed.
Continue giving the medicines even after they get better. If you
suddenly stop the antibiotics then the virus gets immune and might
start spreading in the body.

Last but not least, if the symptoms of influenza or cold last for
more than 3 days, make an appointment with your doctor to get
a proper diagnosis and treatment.

The sooner you get a proper diagnosis and treatment, the sooner
your child will recover from a viral infection. At Pediatric
Partners you will find experienced pediatricians who have your
child’s best interest at heart. Call them today. Also check out
our new blog post on Types of Viral Infections In Children.

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