This time of the year is associated with the common cold and the flu. Even though the cold can strike at any time of the year, it can have a much more marked effect during the cold winter months. While it is difficult to protect your child from getting a cold completely, there are some things you can do to reduce the risk.
Despite your best efforts, your child may still get a cold, and they will feel miserable as a result. Therefore, it always helps to be prepared for that eventuality. So read on for some useful tips to prevent and treat the common cold.
Symptoms
Colds generally last for six to fourteen days, so even if you think your child is over it, you may see milder symptoms come and go during this period. The most common cold symptoms include:
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sneezing
- Cough
- Low-grade fever
- Tiredness and mild body aches.
In most cases, these symptoms will usually get better after a few days and may only require rest and liquids to support the little one in recovery. However, in all cases, there are a few things that you can do to prevent a cold and speed up the recovery.
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