How To Keep Children Far Away From Winter Cough And Cold

Winter is coming and this means your child may suffer from the cold and cough frequently in these colder months of the year. The common cold is caused by viruses. It is the most common issue in the fall season and winter when people are indoors and in close contact with each other. The cold virus gets inside the body and makes you sick. It is an infection of the upper respiratory system and it can affect the nose, throat, and sinuses. A Childcare assistant in a school in Cerritos CA tells that colds are the most common infectious disease in the United States and cause more school absences than any other illness, especially in these colder months.

Most colds are caused by viruses called rhinoviruses that are invisible droplets in the air. In winter children mostly remain indoor and they come in close contact with each other. If someone somehow catches a cold, there are possibilities of spreading the infection and the children will surely suffer from this cold. Moreover, young children usually have low immunity and that is why they easily get infected says a child specialist of Cerritos CA. Children catch colds generally from siblings, parents, other family members, peers, and caregivers. Germs may spread by direct contact like kissing, touching, etc., by indirect contact like using objects that already have been touched by an infected person, and through the air. It means when a person coughs or sneezes, droplets spread in the air and if the children come immediately in contact with the droplets, they will get infected. Cold is a common and not so serious problem. But sometimes it becomes so serious that children especially toddlers find it hard to breathe.

 

According to a physician in a Childcare center in Cerritos CA, parents must take necessary and prompt care so that their children do not suffer frequently from cold because it makes them weak.

 

Children's doctors say parents to be sure that their kids wash their hands frequently at home and school because kids have a habit of touching their mouths and faces. They should wash or sanitize their hands after using bathrooms, common places, or after coming from the playground.

Keep your children active both indoor and outdoor. Regular moderate exercise for children is needed to boost their immune systems. Research shows that being active can help reduce cold and cough episodes. Outdoor activity along with indoor activities is needed side by side to keep your children healthy in winter. Some parents hesitate to bring their children outdoor in the colder month because they think that kids will catch a cold. But, it is a wrong conception. Sunshine and outdoor fresh air improve the health and the mind of your child. But you should take care that your children have dressed properly before going outside. Cover their head, ear, and nose with proper garments because chill air enters through these passages and makes them sick.

 

Be sure that your child gets plenty of sleep and a well-balanced diet daily to keep their immune system up.

 

Despite taking all these cares if your offspring suffer from the common cold, do not hesitate to visit a pediatrician.