Most parents in an effort to help a child who has a cold or flu, begin to carry out many manipulations that can be not only unnecessary but also dangerous to health.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – October 12, 2021 – Lifestyle
It is important to remember the main principle of treatment – do no harm. What should you never do if your child has a cold?
Give antipyretics at low temperature
When a person’s body temperature rises, it means that his body is trying to resist the disease. At this point, interferon proteins are produced, which are able to suppress the virus. But taking pills prevents the immune system from resisting the disease. Doctors urge to give medication for fever only when the thermometer shows more than 38 degrees. In addition, the child should be carefully examined. If she has cold limbs and pale skin, you can not immediately give the pill, because there is a high probability of febrile seizures. In this situation, it is necessary to give an antispasmodic, warm the feet and hands with warm socks and gloves, give warm tea. The fact that the vessels have dilated will indicate a pink complexion. Only after all these manipulations can be given antipyretics.
Wipe with vinegar or vodka
Wrapping a sick child in a warm blanket is a natural desire of parents. But such instincts should be suppressed. At the raised temperature the patient needs to be undressed that the body did not overheat. Babies need to be rid of even diapers. Rubbing with vinegar or alcohol leads to seizures, so this folk remedy should be abandoned.
Put mustard
The benefits of this method have not been proven by scientists. At the same time, the child may have an allergic reaction to mustard powder, and the skin may remain burnt.
Draw an iodine mesh
Drawings that are applied to the back and chest with iodine can have an extremely negative effect. They increase blood microcirculation, which in pneumonia can worsen the course of the disease and increase inflammation.
Sore legs
If the disease is infectious, then this method will not have a therapeutic effect. The infection can be suppressed only with the help of drugs. By keeping your feet in hot water, you can only warm your limbs.
Consumption of sour juices
Usually, moms and dads, who give children such drinks, are guided by the fact that fruit drinks have diuretic properties, which means they will quickly remove from the body the pathogen and toxic substances. However, with colds, anyone needs only frequent consumption of warm tea or plain water. This is important because when the temperature rises, the child sweats profusely, and heavy drinking will avoid dehydration. At the same time, acidic juices can upset the acid-base balance of the body, which will worsen the patient’s well-being, provoking nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath.
Give milk in large quantities
Warm milk is useful for sore throats. But it can not be given whole cups and too often. At high temperatures, milk is generally forbidden, as it can cause problems with the digestive system. Milk should be given a few tablespoons periodically throughout the day to soothe the throat.
Warm the nose with bags of cereal
This is a dangerous procedure that will not help. Moreover, heating the nose in this way can provoke sinusitis or leave a burn.
Frequent use of vasoconstrictor sprays
It is important to give only children’s versions of such tools, as well as use them strictly in accordance with the instructions. Excessive frequent use of such a spray can lead to overdose. They usually should not be sprayed on the nose for more than five consecutive days.
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Source: Ukrgate
