How to Treat the Coughs and Colds in Toddlers

Today the coughs and colds in toddlers are much happening which is caused by erratic weather. You as a parent need to know that actually the cough and cold is not a disease but a indication of disease (usually influenza).

Treating the cough and colds in toddlers should not be arbitrary certainly, moreover giving the free drugs are sold in the shop. And if possible, it will be better with treated naturally. In this article will give some the Family Health Clinic which you can do to reduce the disorder of cough and cold in the toddler, they are:

1. Giving a chance for ducky to take a rest and give a drink more than usual. This way aims to dilute the sputum so it is more easily removed and the cough and cold will heal fast.
2. Their hands are more washed frequently, especially after they holding their nose. This is also prevail for the parents and baby sitters, especially when their hands contact with the objects which are also touched by the toddler that they are care for.
3. Increase giving of the nutritious food and fruits that contain lots of vitamin C (orange, guava, and mango). These kind of foods will increase the body immune of toddlers, so they can fight the virus that causes influenza. And actually, this virus can be cured naturally with the strength of the baby immune.
4. Avoid giving the foods that trigger cough (fried foods, foods or drinks that are too cold like an ice cream). Ought you giving food or warm drink that contain the calorie, high protein and they are easy to digest such as a chicken soup or a meat soup.
5. To soothe the cough and cold in toddlers, you can give a child cough and cold medicines accordance with the existing symptom. And it would be better if giving the drug is consulted to the pediatrician.
6.  Influenza disease is infect easily to the others especially in children. So for the prevention in the future, avoid the children from people who suffering influenza. If they had getting the flu and cough, keep it away from the sister or brother.

And when the cough and cold are not reduced within a week check the toddler to doctors quickly. This is done to know the cause of cold and cough actually. Being worried if it is not be caused by the influenza virus but the other viruses are more dangerous.

Summary:

• The Cough and Cold in the Toddlers is a indication of the influenza virus infection,
• The Cough and Cold in the Toddlers can heal itself without a drug, but the parents should increase the intake of vitamin C for children,
• If the cough and cold are not reduced within a week check the toddler to doctors quickly.