Upper respiratory infections, better known as colds, are one of the most common infections in children. Children can get an average of 7-10 colds a year! Colds are caused by viruses, and do not respond to antibiotics. Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Your child’s cold symptoms can last a few days or as long as 10-14 days. Most colds can be treated at home. So, what can you do to help your little one feel better when they are sick?
Here are some of our favorite home care treatments:
If the treatments above aren’t helping enough, there are some additional treatments that can be tried based on your child’s age. Here are treatments by age:
Your child can eat their regular diet. No special diet is needed. If they are having a sore throat however warm or cold fluids and foods can be soothing, such as warm tea/juices and popsicles/smoothies.
Things to avoid:
Reasons to call our office:
Upper respiratory infections, better known as colds, are one of the most common infections in children. Children can get an average of 7-10 colds a year! Colds are caused by viruses, and do not respond to antibiotics. Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Your child’s cold symptoms can last a few days or as long as 10-14 days. Most colds can be treated at home. So, what can you do to help your little one feel better when they are sick?
Here are some of our favorite home care treatments:
If the treatments above aren’t helping enough, there are some additional treatments that can be tried based on your child’s age. Here are treatments by age:
Your child can eat their regular diet. No special diet is needed. If they are having a sore throat however warm or cold fluids and foods can be soothing, such as warm tea/juices and popsicles/smoothies.
Things to avoid:
Reasons to call our office:
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