An effective remedy for colds and runny nose, throat for children. Folk recipes, tablets, powder

At the time of the onset of frost and cold weather, an increase in the number of colds is noted. Both adults and children suffer from them. As soon as the first signs appear (most often, in the form of a runny nose), questions arise about an effective treatment.

Colds and acute respiratory infections in children. Symptoms

A cold can cause serious complications, deterioration of the condition, therefore, timely medical assistance must be used. There are very few cases when parents can help a child on their own. An effective remedy for colds and runny nose for children can be found by understanding the cause of the disease and the symptoms.

Among the risk factors that provoke the development of diseases of the respiratory system are:

• immunodeficiency (not to be confused with the human immunodeficiency virus) against the background of early illnesses;
• cold weather;
• active viral infection, against which the bacterial flora is activated;
• vitamin deficiency and nutritional disorders.

Thus, during low temperatures, a child may catch a cold at home or after contact with peers.

The first symptoms of acute respiratory infections in children:

• Rhinorrhea or nasal discharge. Initially, the discharge is slimy.
• Increased sweating against the background of the body's temperature reaction. If the etiology of the disease is a virus, the temperature will rise at lightning speed to high values.
• Cough, or light coughing at the initial stage of the disease;
• Redness of the mucous membranes of the eyes.

The most important thing in this case is to take into account the psychoemotional state of the child, since children cannot verbally express their state. Increased tearfulness, nervousness, anxiety, sleep disturbance, appetite are the first signs of the disease in children.

An effective remedy for colds and runny nose must be in the home medicine cabinet to eliminate the first symptoms of the disease.

It is also important to follow a few rules:

• Bed rest of the patient.
• Lack of contact with other children.
• Adequate air temperature in the children's room, which should not be lower than + 22 ° C.
• Humid air in the room.
• Warm, abundant drink.

Treatment with folk remedies

The cough has a protective effect on the body, in particular on the respiratory tract. It is divided by its nature into dry and wet, and each has its own remedy. Before starting treatment with folk remedies for colds and runny nose, you should consult a doctor, if the specialist does not identify serious pathologies, you can use the ones below in the article tips.

When coughing

Folk recipes for effective cough treatment:

• A dry, irritating cough can be stopped with a mixture of onions and garlic. Not the most pleasant components, but their effectiveness will not keep you waiting long for the result. To prepare it, you need 5 onions and 2 cloves of garlic. The ingredients are turned into a homogeneous mass, which is mixed with milk and brought to a boil. After the solution reaches room temperature, stir 2 tablespoons in it. honey. Take such a collection of useful vitamins several times a day for 5 tbsp. l. after eating.
• Aloe, honey, and butter can help fight dry coughs. Mix all the ingredients in equal proportions, use 1 tsp. l. no more than 4 times a day.
• Herbs are always helpful in fighting colds. Mix thyme, plantain and nettle in equal proportions. Pour the mixture of herbs with boiling water, let it brew in a water bath for about 15 minutes, and then until it cools down at room temperature. This herbal decoction should be drunk one tablespoon at a time before meals.
• A unique storehouse of vitamins and an effective remedy for colds and colds, as well as coughs, is a radish. The root crop should be chopped without losing the juice, mixed with honey in equal proportions, and left to infuse for 12 hours. After this, the resulting liquid should be consumed one tablespoon several times a day.

At a temperature

Temperature indicates that the body is fighting disease. However, the critical point on the temperature curve is +42 ° C. At this level, the metabolism in the brain cells is disrupted, which can lead to lethal consequences.

In children, the effects of increased body temperature may be tachypnea (rapid breathing) or apnea. (holding or stopping breathing), tachycardia (increased heart rate), seizures, irregularities consciousness.

An effective remedy for colds and runny nose, temperature is the only possible way to help a child before going to the hospital.

The simplest and most affordable methods of help from the people's arsenal at elevated temperatures:

• Cool water, or rather compresses with cool water. In the area of ​​large vessels (neck, groin), on the forehead, the front wall of the chest, elbows, compresses from several layers of gauze are applied. As they dry, it is necessary to wet the fabric again and repeat the procedure. Such manipulations are suitable for both adults and children. For an adult, you can add a few drops of tea tree oil to cool water.
• For children, rubbing with vodka diluted with water 1: 1 helps. This composition is rubbed down, after which the child is actively fanned, letting the air in for a broach.
• For children, compresses with water and vinegar are also an excellent option. Dilute the listed components in a 1: 1 ratio, children's socks are lowered into the resulting solution, which are then put on the child.
• Of the herbal preparations, a complex of linden inflorescences, coltsfoot flowers and chamomile, rose hips should be distinguished. Such a rich bouquet will help to quickly restore health and reduce the temperature of an adult to acceptable levels. Lemon is a great addition in this case.
• Mint is a natural raw material considered to be the main remedy for colds and fever. It is enough to add one teaspoon of dry matter to tea or just hot water.

A cold can progress at lightning speed from a banal runny nose to severe complications. Therefore, no matter how effective home remedies for fever seem, it is necessary to seek qualified medical help.

With a runny nose

The next important symptom of a cold is a runny nose. Of course, pharmacies offer a wide variety of medicines to make breathing easier.

But in folk medicine, there are many effective recipes:

• Decoctions of medicinal herbs are perfect for rinsing the nose, for example, chamomile, calendula. A decoction is prepared from the herbs (it is imperative that the decoction is infused), then filtered. Only after complete cooling can the nasal passages be buried.
• Kalanchoe or aloe is a well-known folk remedy. A few drops of sap from these plants can help fight nasal congestion.
• For inhalation, you can use modern aspirators or use proven old methods (evaporation). As a medicine, a combination of simple alkaline still water with a decoction of chamomile, eucalyptus, and mint is excellent. For an adult, it is permissible to add a few drops of essential oils.
• Warming up. For this procedure, heated salt or peas are placed in a small bag made of natural fabric, and placed on the walls of the noses until they cool completely.

Sore throat or laryngitis is a stable accompanying component of colds or acute respiratory infections. In the absence of attention to this problem and timely treatment, serious complications can arise.

It is important to remember simple rules for acute laryngitis (for adults in particular):

• do not eat or drink irritating foods;
• do not drink alcoholic beverages;
• Do not smoke;
• adhere to a state of complete rest, remain silent.

For a sore throat

Traditional medicine offers several options for treating sore throat:

• "Salt" rinse aid. Dilute 1 tsp in 200 ml of warm water. l. baking soda and salt. Rinse the throat with the resulting solution. Such a powerful way to fight the disease will reduce pain and also help kill bacteria. The frequency of repetitions of the procedure is approximately 5-6 times a day, i.e., taking into account the night time, it should be repeated every 2-3 hours. Prepare a new solution before each rinse.

  

• Honey will soothe the sore throat. It should be added to warm tea, or simply to herbal teas. It is important to add honey exactly to a warm liquid, thus, its beneficial properties are preserved and stimulated.
• Ginger root has anti-inflammatory properties. Its broth will have a general strengthening effect for the whole body, as well as a local anti-inflammatory effect.
• With severe sore throat, with difficulty swallowing, decoctions of chamomile, sage, eucalyptus and calendula will help. Several times a day, it is necessary to rinse the throat and mouthwash with a warm decoction from the listed plants.

The patient's condition should be assessed adequately. If traditional methods of treatment do not have a healing effect, and the disease continues to progress, you should contact a medical institution.

Best Cold Remedies

An effective remedy for colds and runny nose can be found in a wide range of pharmacies. In accordance with the clinical manifestations of colds and acute respiratory infections, it is necessary to select a complex therapy.

For example:

• According to the etiological factor: initially, colds always begin with a virus. From antiviral therapy, Tamiflu, Ergoferon, Viferon 1-2 (rectal suppositories) can be distinguished.
• At elevated temperatures for children, rectal suppositories cefekon, children's paracetamol, nurofen. For an adult patient, paracetamol in an appropriate dosage. An overdose of antipyretic drugs can lead to impaired liver and kidney function.
• In the fight against rhinitis, vasoconstrictor drops - xylometazoline, naphthyzine - will help. For pregnant women, the Dolphin rinse with saline is suitable. For children - children's Naphtizin, saline solutions.
• With a sore throat, you need to pay attention to Faringosept (a drug with a local anesthetic effect), Lizobakt (even for pregnant women), as well as Septolete, Hexoral.

Effective powders

Powders are a versatile remedy for colds. They begin to take them on their own, without a doctor's prescription, already from the first symptoms of a cold. For example, Teraflu, Maxigripp, Coldrex, Maxicold.

In the early stages of the disease, when the head hurts, body aches, "weakness", drowsiness appear, that is, the approach of a serious cold is felt, medications in powders will help.

They contain everything you need for emergency care: the maximum dose of ascorbic acid, antipyretic (paracetamol), anti-inflammatory and local anesthetic. But in reality, such powders will not be able to help cope with the disease. They simply relieve a vivid manifestation of symptoms for a while.

Ointments and drops for children

Nasal drops for children are used only if there is a thick, difficult discharge. In such cases, children's Nazivin, Nazol-Baby are used.

When a mucous transparent component is released from the nose, do not rush with drops.

Better to rinse your nose with Aquamaris or just homemade saline solution.

If a yellow or green discharge appears, you should quickly contact your pediatrician, who will prescribe nasal drops with an antibacterial effect.

Children's warming ointments can only be used as directed by a specialist, since the likelihood of an allergic reaction is high.

Prices in pharmacies in Moscow, St. Petersburg and regions

On average, the purchase of effective remedies for colds in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other regions can cost several thousand rubles.

A drug	Minimum price in different regions (rub.)
Moscow	St. Petersburg	Krasnoyarsk	Krasnodar
Antiviral
Tamiflu	1134	1230	1045	1073
Ergoferon	336	343	335	359
Antipyretic
Nurofen for children	89	92	83	130
Paracetamol (adult)	4	2	4,50	12
Cefekon (rectal suppositories)	34	42	30	42
Sore throat
Lizobact	257	263	222	170
Faringosept	146	125	145	137
Septolet	100	253	245	184
Nasal drops
Nazivin	169	125	124	110
Isofra	330	314	335	293

You should first undergo an examination with a doctor who will provide a complete list of effective medicines needed to treat colds and rhinitis. The speed of recovery largely depends on the correctness of the prescribed treatment.

Article design: Vladimir the Great

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