Cold medicine for a one year old. How and how to quickly cure a cold in a child at home: proven folk methods and effective drugs

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Therapy of a cold in a child under 1 year old has its own characteristics. At this time, he still can not use a number of medications. In addition, it is important to seek medical help immediately after the first symptoms of a cold have been detected. Only an experienced pediatrician will be able to prescribe adequate therapy and establish a diagnosis. Self-medication in this case is unacceptable, because the body of the baby is still weakened and the use of ineffective drugs can only harm.

Symptoms

The duration of the incubation period of a viral infection ranges from a couple of hours to 3 days. Here everything is determined by the age of the crumbs and the characteristics of its immunity.

The first clinical picture of a cold is different for all patients. This is due to the fact that each organism can infect a certain virus. Since the common cold has a common origin and treatment with the flu, the symptoms of these two pathologies are similar.

Thus, you can recognize a cold by the following signs:

• rhinitis;
• redness and sore throat;
• unproductive cough;
• general malaise;
• poor appetite;
• rise in temperature;
• aching muscles and joints.

The rise in temperature indicates that there was a failure in the heat exchange mechanisms of the body. This process is characteristic of the inflammatory process, when the body tries to fight the infection by producing protective antibodies. This process consumes a lot of energy.

Methods of therapy

The choice of a treatment regimen for a cold in an infant should be carried out by a pediatrician after he has examined and accurately established the diagnosis.

Medicines

The choice of a suitable drug for colds in infants is divided according to the principle of the effect and the mechanism of preventing the reproduction of the pathological process.

Thus, the doctor may prescribe the following medications:

1. Vaccine. These are drugs that contain pathogens. When they are introduced into the baby's body, the production of antibodies by the immune system is stimulated. Vaccination is carried out in autumn and winter for prevention purposes. After all, it is better to prevent the development of the disease than to torment the child with long-term treatment. But if the child has symptoms of the disease or weak immunity, then this method of treatment should be abandoned.

   

   Administering the cold vaccine to a 1 year old child

2. Antiviral medicines. Their action is aimed at suppressing the activity of viruses and blocking the possibility of reproduction. But it is often impossible to use such drugs, as this will lead to a decrease in the activity of the immune system. The next disadvantage of antiviral drugs is their recent appearance on the pharmaceutical market, so the effect of these drugs on the baby's body is not yet fully known.

   

   Antiviral medicines for colds

3. Immunostimulants. These are synthetic drugs, the purpose of which is to stimulate the synthesis of interferon in the body. Interferon is a substance that suppresses viruses. Immunostimulants are used when the baby's body is weakened, and the body's defenses cannot cope with their work. At this age, it is best to use drugs in the form of suppositories based on interferon. They can be used by babies and not worry about side effects.

   

   Immunostimulants against colds in a child 1 year old

Medicines for sore throat

With the development of a cold in infants, the most common symptom is a sore throat. It occurs due to infection of the oropharyngeal mucosa. The medicines used for sore throat with a cold have a complex effect that allows you to destroy the infection, stop inflammation and soften the throat. Medicines can be used in spray format. They have a long therapeutic effect on the throat.

Baby Throat Spray

In addition to pharmaceutical preparations, home remedies will also help to eliminate a sore throat. You can give the baby to drink warm milk with diluted cocoa butter. This remedy has a soothing effect on the mucous membrane of the throat.

Antipyretic

If the baby's temperature has risen to 38.5 degrees, then you should not bring it down. The fact is that the body is trying to overcome the infectious process itself. If there is an increase in indicators of at least one degree, then you have to give the baby an antipyretic.

antipyretic for children

Such drugs do not cure a cold, but only bring down the temperature. So it is not worth using medicines unnecessarily. Most often, small patients are prescribed Paracetamol and Ibuprofen. Between doses, it is worth observing a time interval of 4 hours.

Nasal irrigation

With a catarrhal lesion, the baby may experience a runny nose, nasal congestion. It begins with intense secretions of mucus from one nasal passage. If catarrhal rhinitis occurs, then nasal rinses should be used. These include funds such as Aquador, Aquaaris and Miramistin.

Miramistin for the treatment of a cold in a child

For babies, it is best to use drugs in spray format. This will allow the smallest particles of moisture to leave the mucus as much as possible and eliminate infectious agents. With this treatment, the nasal mucosa will be restored, and the obstruction of the respiratory tract by mucous lumps can also be prevented.

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Remedies for nasal congestion

If the baby is hard to breathe, and the mucus is difficult to come out of the nasal passages, then you can suck it out with a special nasal aspirator. You can use another method - a douche. In this case, you can not enter the tip deep into the nose, as this can injure the nasal mucosa. If the secreted mucus is purulent, then nasal drops should be used, which have an antimicrobial and antiviral effect. Inhalations

With a cold in a baby at 1 year old, it is important to perform a comprehensive symptomatic treatment. Thanks to him, it is possible to stop an unpleasant clinical picture. To relieve symptoms, inhalations can be performed using eucalyptus tincture. Such activities are carried out 3-4 times a day for 5-10 minutes. For these purposes, you will have to use an inhaler. If there is no such device, then spray the tincture in a hot bath so that the baby is in the room for 10-15 minutes. But which ones will help to understand the content of this article.

Inhalation for a small child

Treatment of a cold in infants is a clearly drawn up plan of action that must be carried out clearly and correctly. Therapy should have an integrated approach, since it is important to eliminate the cause of the pathological process, as well as the attending symptoms. If after 5 days of treatment relief has not come, then you have to visit the doctor again. He will reconsider the principle of therapy and prescribe other drugs to prevent the development of complications. Listed at the link.

Young children get sick very easily, and in some this condition recurs up to 5 times a year. ARVI in a child up to a year is difficult, which is associated with the adaptation of the body to the microorganisms of the natural environment. At this age, breastfeeding ends, and the baby's immune system gradually changes, due to which its own defenses are formed. To avoid complications, it is important to know the first symptoms, their treatment and prevention of the disease.

Young children are prone to SARS and they need to be treated responsibly

The most common source of a cold is a sick person and a carrier. In a few days, there is a high risk of contracting a viral infection or in the first days after the onset of symptoms.

There are several routes of spread of the disease. The most common is airborne, when a sick person spreads viral particles with drops of saliva during sneezing and coughing. Least of all, children become infected with ARVI in a child of 1 year old by household means. When saliva gets on household items, it retains its contagiousness for some time.

Symptoms

Manifestations of the disease in the first days of the disease may be non-specific and have little or no effect on the general condition. It depends on the immunity and characteristics of the baby's body. Symptoms of SARS in children under one year old are as follows:

• Sneezing often appears first, and many mothers may confuse this symptom with an allergic reaction to something. At first it occurs several times a day, and then it becomes more frequent, which gives cause for concern and seeking help. In order to quickly cure the baby, it is necessary to consult a doctor already when nonspecific signs appear. This will avoid complications and significantly alleviate the course of the disease.
• Cough occurs in the early days of ARVI more often dry, when the general condition of the body is disturbed. The baby does not sleep well, eats and becomes restless. Therefore, it is important to convert an unproductive cough into a productive one.
• Runny nose appears almost immediately after sneezing. Nasal congestion impairs sleep and sucking. If the child is still breastfed, then he often breaks away from food, cries and is naughty. When this symptom appears, the mother should know how to treat ARVI in a child at 1 year old. In young children, it is important to get rid of this symptom in a timely manner. Lack of therapy can lead to pathology in the ear and hearing loss. This feature is associated with the structure of the middle ear, which is wide, narrow and communicates with the nasopharynx. Mucus from the nasal cavity flows into it, which leads to an inflammatory reaction.
• Elevated body temperature for babies is not observed from the first days of illness and increases gradually. It rarely reaches 39˚C. With this symptom, the body must cope on its own until the moment when the indicators rise to 38 ° C.
• Capriciousness is a manifestation of intoxication, which becomes one of the first signs of the disease.
• General weakness and lethargy often accompanies infectious diseases. It becomes difficult for children to maintain their usual activity, which is associated with increased body temperature.

Many children suffer from a severe disease, which is important to consider and try to contact a pediatrician in a timely manner to start treatment. It is forbidden to use medicines without the recommendation of a doctor. This is due to age-related characteristics and the risk of developing various complications on the part of organs and their systems.

With SARS, the baby may have a fever

Complications after infection

Mom needs to know how to treat ARVI in a child at 1 year of age in order to eliminate the risk of complications. Self-medication or uncontrolled intake of medicines equally increases the chances for the baby to attach additional pathogenic flora against the background of reduced immunity. Complications in children in the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections up to a year include the following:

• Infection of the respiratory tract with the addition of tonsillitis of various forms, pneumonia and bronchitis.
• Rhinitis and enlargement of the adenoids, which often becomes chronic.
• In children under 1 year of age, tracheitis and laryngitis are considered dangerous diseases. This is due to the development of spasm of the muscles of the pharynx and the narrowing of its lumen. As a result, breathing becomes much more difficult and an obstacle appears in the way for the flow of air.
• If ARVI in a child was not treated or the parents prescribed medication to their baby on their own, then a secondary infection is possible. Not infrequently, it has the ability to pass to the tissues of other organs and cause pathology of the kidneys, digestive tract or respiratory system.

In children, SARS often leads to complications

Any drug is considered stressful for the child's body and therefore care must be taken in choosing drugs.

Treatment

Difficulties in diagnosing SARS in a child require a careful approach to the choice of a drug. Therapy should be comprehensive and include the following:

• Compliance with the correct mode.
• Taking medications.
• Means of traditional medicine.

On days of illness, it is important to observe bed rest, give the child plenty to drink. This allows you to quickly cope with intoxication and remove viral particles from the body. The room in which the child is located should be ventilated several times a day for 15 minutes. This will ensure the flow of fresh air, and reduce the concentration of pathogenic microorganisms in the room.

An important place is occupied by diet therapy. Meals should be fractional and frequent. This is due to the concentration of vital forces on the fight against infection, which the body takes from food coming from outside. Various vegetable and meat purees, fruit juices and fruit drinks enriched with vitamins are best suited.

Treatment of acute respiratory viral infections in a child of 9 months should be aimed at increasing the flow of fluid into the body. Elevated body temperature leads to excessive sweating. As a result, cells lose water and useful trace elements.

ARVI is a disease of viral origin and therefore antibiotic therapy will not be effective. To fight the infection, you will need an antiviral drug that can be given to babies up to 1 year of age. Most often, for these purposes, IRS-19 is prescribed, which increases local immunity, Interferon, Grippferon, Arbidol and Imudon.

Ibuprofen Helps Manage Fever and High Temperatures

If there are signs in children under one year of age listed above with the addition of elevated body temperature, then it is necessary to use antipyretics. Ibuprofen, which fights fever and also has an anti-inflammatory effect, is best suited. It is important to remember that the well-known Aspirin should not be given to children under 6 years of age.

To treat nasal congestion in a baby, vasoconstrictors are needed. Their task is to reduce the discharge of mucus from the nasal cavity and facilitate breathing, as well as eating. The most common are Snoop, Protargol and Nazivin. It must be remembered that treatment with vasoconstrictors is addictive and therefore it is not recommended to bury them in the nasal passages for more than a week. They are also able to thin the mucous membrane, which will lead to the addition of pathogenic flora and pathology of the nasal cavity.

Treatment of SARS up to a year includes a large number of drugs. This can lead to the development of an allergic reaction, which is very prone to infants. To avoid it, it is important to give antihistamines. These include Loratadin, Fenistil.

In addition to drug therapy, if there are no restrictions, traditional medicine is prescribed. For this purpose, vitamin teas based on linden, chamomile or lemongrass are suitable. In the absence of temperature, hot foot baths are recommended. They accelerate blood circulation and contribute to the speedy removal of toxins and microorganisms.

Prevention

In young children, the immune defense of the body is still not sufficiently formed. As a result, parents are lost in the question of how to treat SARS in children under one year old. The best way is preventive measures. To protect the baby, it is necessary to observe the rules of personal hygiene, tempering procedures. For kids, not only baths using water, but also air, as well as sunlight, are suitable.

Prevention of acute respiratory viral infections in children under one year includes the use of immunomodulators. Vetoron is most often used, and the dosage is set depending on the age for each baby individually. In addition, it is recommended to take vitamin complexes. It is especially important to carry out such preventive measures in spring and autumn. The best ratio of vitamins is possessed by drugs such as Undevit, Geksavit and Revit. For ease of administration, they are available in the form of syrups.

If you have symptoms of SARS, consult a doctor

Parents need to remember that any symptom may be the first non-specific sign of SARS. The disease proceeds in each child in different ways, which is associated with the characteristics of the virus and the organism. Early treatment promotes rapid recovery and reduces the risk of complications.

Ekaterina Rakitina

Dr. Dietrich Bonhoeffer Klinikum, Germany

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A runny nose in a one-year-old baby causes a lot of problems for the child and his parents. At this age, the baby cannot blow his nose on his own, the mucus stagnates, the inflammatory process drags on, treatment becomes difficult. Any ailment requires close attention of mom, dad, pediatrician.

A runny nose knocks down the normal rhythm of life: the baby cannot eat normally, sleep, constantly cries. Young parents need to know the causes of the problem, effective methods for solving it.

Causes

Runny nose and rhinitis are the same concept, characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose. There is a difference between rhinitis and a runny nose: the second concept refers to a symptom that occurs during the development of rhinitis. The problem occurs at any age, babies are no exception. Snot in a baby is divided into several types, depending on the reason for its appearance.

A runny nose is a protective reaction of the body to an external irritant: dust, pathogens. Pediatricians identify several risk factors that push a one-year-old baby to have a runny nose:

• social. Frequent presence of the crumbs in crowded places increases the chances of a respiratory disease in the baby. Weak immunity is unable to resist pathogens;
• hygienic. The aspect includes regular cleansing of the baby's sinuses, keeping the environment clean. Parents carefully take care of the baby's nose, forgetting that dust and pet hair that are not removed in time lead to allergies in the baby;
• temperature factor. Overheating or hypothermia adversely affects the condition of the crumbs, provokes a runny nose, elevated body temperature. An important role is played by the humidity in the baby's room.

The causes of a runny nose in a child in one year are divided into several types, depending on the provoking factor. It is important to identify the root cause, immediately treat the crumbs.

Infectious runny nose:

• weakened immunity. Weak defenses of the body cannot cope with the ingress of pathogenic bacteria into the body;
• viruses. When they get on the nasal mucosa, the blood vessels swell, as a result - the appearance of snot in the crumbs.

Non-infectious runny nose:

• various injuries. The mucous membranes are damaged as a result of a foreign body entering the baby's nose, inept hygiene procedures;
• hypothermia. In this state, microbes become active, quickly spread throughout the body, and lead to serious respiratory diseases.

Allergic rhinitis:

• specific allergens (animal hair, dust). Constant exposure of the child to adverse factors leads to the appearance of allergies, which increases the permeability of the walls of blood vessels in the nose, the formation of mucus;
• non-specific allergens include new fruits, smells (especially perfumes) lead to a negative reaction of a small child. If an allergic reaction occurs, immediately limit contact with the allergen, contact your pediatrician for help.

A one-year-old child is weak, any unfavorable factor can provoke a runny nose in a baby. It is important to identify the root cause of the trouble, as soon as possible to eliminate the problem.

Clinical picture

By itself, a runny nose occurs very rarely, often signs of a concomitant disease join the main symptoms. The clinical picture of the common cold:

• the child becomes capricious, due to the inability to inform parents about the discomfort;
• elevated body temperature (the specific degree depends on the disease);
• the baby may often rub to wear or constantly sneeze;
• the child loses his appetite, general weakness is noted;
• sometimes the eyes of the crumbs turn red;
• special discharge of a different nature appears from the baby's nose;
• the voice and timbre of the crying of the baby changes significantly due to nasal congestion.

Note! If you find unpleasant symptoms in a one-year-old baby, contact a specialist. Do not delay the trip to the doctor, late treatment leads to serious complications.

Treatment of a runny nose in a one-year-old child

How to quickly cure a runny nose in a child? To cope with the pathology of the baby, doctors recommend several ways. An integrated approach to treatment will speed up the healing process, quickly alleviate the condition of the child. To get started, check out these helpful tips to help new parents help their little one cope with a runny nose:

• if you notice the first symptoms, visit a doctor immediately. Delay with treatment leads to proliferation of adenoid tissue and other unpleasant complications;
• regularly suck the mucus out of the nose. Such manipulations facilitate the breathing of the crumbs, accelerate the healing process. For suction of snot, special devices are used that can be bought at any children's store;
• Place a small pillow under your baby's head while sleeping. Such actions will help the mucus not to stagnate in the child's nose, contribute to the speedy removal of sputum;
• Use only those medications prescribed by your doctor. Strictly observe the dosage, improper use leads to serious complications, aggravation of the situation;
• prevent drying of mucus in the nose. To do this, regularly drip into the nasal passages a weak saline solution, oily mixtures of vitamins E and A;
• if possible, walk the child in the fresh air, give up active games;
• give your baby plenty of water. The liquid helps to eliminate toxins from the child's body.

Medical therapy

Systemic or local decongestants will help ease nasal breathing for a one-year-old baby. Medicines for the treatment of a runny nose in a child are aimed at narrowing the vessels in the nasal mucosa. Due to this, the edema decreases, the inflammatory process stops. It is forbidden to give medicines to the baby on their own.

Only an experienced specialist can prescribe the correct dosage, method of application. For the treatment of a one-year-old child, the following remedies for the common cold are often used: Nazol Baby, Nazivin, Osimetazoline and others. If the problem is caused by a virus, medicines are used that prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria (Viferon, Neovir, Laferon).

Strong immunity helps to cope with the disease with proper treatment in 3-4 days. Weak defenses of the body contribute to the transition of the common cold to prolonged rhinitis. If necessary, the crumbs are given antipyretics. Before using any drug, be sure to consult your doctor. Overdose, misuse of drugs leads to a number of side effects: irritability, drug-induced rhinitis and other troubles.

Treatment of allergic rhinitis

Immediately protect the baby from the allergen, in most cases, unpleasant symptoms will soon pass. To determine a specific allergen, special tests are carried out that help to identify the cause of a runny nose in a small child. The main role in the treatment of a runny nose in crumbs is played by the timely cleansing of the nasal passages. For such purposes, use a weak saline solution or purchase Aqua Maris at the pharmacy. The finished product promotes healing of the mucous membranes of the nasal cavity, it is anti-allergic, copes with two problems at the same time.

If the cause of a runny nose in a baby in a year old is an allergy, then pediatricians recommend using antihistamines: Claretin, Fenistil, Anti Allergin, Loratadin. The funds are aimed at stopping unpleasant symptoms, are produced in the form of drops to facilitate the intake of medication for young children. Already 15 minutes after the use of the drugs, the condition of the crumbs noticeably improves.

Steroid medicinal products stimulate the immune system, cope with allergies, eliminate inflammation. This category of medicines includes drops from the common cold Avamys, Nasonex. The main advantage of these drugs is that they are not addictive, they are allowed to be used for a sufficiently long period of time. Such medicines are especially good for chronic allergic rhinitis. To prevent the exacerbation of seasonal pathology, taking antihistamines a few months before the expected onset of allergies will help.

Folk remedies and recipes

How to cure a runny nose at home with folk remedies? Natural remedies are very popular for treating a runny nose in a one-year-old baby. Self-prepared medicinal products perfectly complement drug therapy.

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Carefully follow the preparation instructions, do not exceed the dosage:

• use beetroot juice. Moisten a cotton swab in a freshly squeezed product, treat the mucous membranes of the nose. Repeat therapeutic manipulations three times a day until the crumbs are completely recovered;
• green snot will win garlic. Finely grate two cloves of garlic, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil, infuse the medicinal product for at least twelve hours. Sunflower oil can be replaced with olive ether. Drop one drop of garlic oil into each nasal passage. Carry out medical manipulations twice a day, first clear the nose of mucus;
• an effective remedy is aloe juice. A proven medicinal product is very popular, it is allowed for use even by young children. Cut off a small leaf of the plant, rinse under running water, squeeze out the juice. Use the product once, it is undesirable to store in the refrigerator. Drip one drop into the nose of the baby three times a day;
• excellent results are shown by a honey-onion mixture. Combine the vegetable gruel in equal proportions with honey. Give the baby a teaspoon of the finished mass before each feeding.

Preventive measures

Useful tips from a pediatrician will help prevent a runny nose in a one-year-old baby:

• regularly ventilate the child's room, often carry out wet cleaning. Such manipulations help reduce the concentration of pathogenic bacteria, save the baby from trouble;
• when going for a walk, dress your baby according to the weather;
• limit the communication of a one-year-old child with sick people;
• strengthen children's immunity: perform special physical exercises, hardening. Include foods rich in vitamins in your baby's diet;
• when snot appears in a baby, use all the means that help free the nasal passages from mucus (special pears, an aspirator).

A runny nose in a one-year-old baby is a common occurrence. All parents should know what symptoms indicate the onset of pathology, effective methods of treating rhinitis.

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