Widespread problem in life of kids of the first year is cold. Timely treatment by effective remedies allows to avoid complications and negative consequences.
Reasons of appearance of cold in children
The structure of nasal ways at one-year-old children differs from an adult nose not only by the size, but also on passability therefore the congestion arises even at small hypostasis of a mucous membrane. Of course, the appetite as a result decreases, the sleep is interrupted, irritability, etc. increases.
Main reasons for appearance of cold: - catarrhal diseases;
- viral infections against the background of reduced immunity and overcooling of an organism. At hit in an organism of a virus or harmful bacteria there is influence on mucous a nose therefore body temperature can increase, increase lymph nodes, diseases of the upper airways develop.
Effective treatment of cold
Cold is protective reaction of an organism, and formation of slime is directed to neutralization of a virus and further spread of an infection. Not to allow drying mucous a nose, expediently regularly to air the room in which there is a one-year-old kid, to provide plentiful drink. It is more preferable to give to the child berry fruit drink, broth of herbs, tea, dried fruits compote, clear water. For small children many medicines therefore it is recommended to wash nasal ways with physical solution or usual water with addition small amount of sea salt are contraindicated. It is possible to replace with ready spray (for example, Aquamaris, Aqualor) which are rather convenient for using for children. After washing of a nose it is necessary to process mucous oil solution of vitamin A and E. Its action is based on inflammation removal, destruction of harmful microorganisms and formation of a protective layer from drying. For improvement of passability and simplification of breath use vasoconstrictive drops of the corresponding dosage. The most widespread are 0.01% of Nazivin. The final stage of treatment when slime becomes more dense, processing of a nose salt solution is. To dissolve ½ tsps of table salt in a glass of water, to moisten prepared cotton zhgutik and to wipe carefully mucous each nostril. For strengthening of immunity it is recommended to diversify the menu with fresh vegetables and fruit, to accept a complex of vitamins and minerals, to temper gradually the child for reduction of risk of repeated appearance of cold and other unpleasant symptoms.