Cold
understanding
Colds
Colds
are the inflammation that occurs in the lining of the nose and throat, causing
mucus production becomes more. Those affected will experience symptoms such as
runny nose sore throat, sneezing, nasal congestion, runny later, even coughing.
Colds
are caused by a virus from the group of coronaviruses and rhinoviruses. This
condition can be transmitted through direct contact or indirectly. Examples of
transmission is through direct contact when someone accidentally inhaling
droplets of sneezes issued with colds in the air. While examples of indirect
contagion is when someone accidentally hold objects that have been contaminated
with the virus from people with colds, and the person holding the nose or
mouth.
Colds
usually last for a week. But in infants, colds tend to last longer, which is
about ten to fourteen days. But if a cold with a cough, the condition can last
up to three weeks.
In
the first two to three days, the symptoms of colds usually will be very heavy.
The initial symptoms are usually emerges is pain in the throat and was followed
by other symptoms such as irritation and pain in the nose, sneezing, runny nose
which then clogged. Other cold symptoms are malaise, cough and hoarse voice.
In
addition, although rare, some people with colds can also feel symptoms such as
muscle pain, ear pain, headache, watery eyes, fever, and loss of sense of smell
and taste.
treatment
of colds
Colds
are viral infections are relatively mild. When you have a cold, rest
adequately. In addition to drink plenty of fluids and try to eat healthy foods
that are high in fiber and low in fat, such as fruits. To relieve the symptoms
of colds, there are several ways you can do.
Gargling with salt water. This can help
relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion and sore throat.
Consume menthol candy. This method is
considered effective by some people in relieving sore throat.
Using warm balm. This can relieve the
symptoms of colds, especially in infants and toddlers. Apply balm on your back
or chest, and do not enter the nostrils, because in addition to sting, also can
interfere with breathing.
Using saline nose drops. This is the same
as gargling with salt water, yet it is safer for babies and toddlers. Drugs
that can be purchased directly at the pharmacy can relieve the symptoms of
nasal congestion.
Inhaling steam. This can help thin the
mucus that clogs the nose, so easily removed. You can put hot water in a bowl
to inhale the vapor. It would be nice if coupled with other ingredients such as
eucalyptus or menthol oil. This method should not be applied to children to
protect them from injury due to exposure to hot water.
Zinc or zinc supplements. Although this can
relieve cold symptoms, the use of zinc supplements in the long run is not
recommended because it can cause side effects, such as diarrhea and vomiting.
Taking drugs that can be purchased directly
at the pharmacy. There are several examples of drugs that you can use to
relieve the symptoms of colds, including decongestants, aspirin, ibuprofen and
paracetamol. Read the instructions printed on the packaging of the drug on the
rules of use before you use it. Ask your doctor first before you give these
drugs in children, in women who are pregnant or breast-feeding in order to
avoid unwanted side effects.
See
your doctor, among others if your cold symptoms do not improve or do not go
away after three weeks. In addition, you are advised to see a doctor if you
experience severe swelling of the lymph nodes in the armpit and neck,
difficulty breathing, and pain in the chest.
Further
tests are needed to detect the presence of more serious infections such as
glandular fever or pneumonia.
Additional
tips in dealing with cold symptoms in children
Keep
the room temperature to be comfortable for children. Warm temperatures and
humidity can help relieve breathing. Use a vaporiser to moisten the air in the
room.
If
your child has a stuffy nose, prop their feet with a pillow or anything that
can make their legs were a little higher than his body. However, this method
should not be applied to children who are still under the age of one year.
Another way to relieve nasal congestion in children is by washing them with
warm water.
It
is advisable to see your doctor if:
Cold symptoms in children has lasted more
than ten days with cough-cough sputum thick.
You have a baby under three months with
symptoms of fever.
Your child still feel the pain of the nasal
passages despite home treatment tips have been applied for two to four days.
Kids still feeling a sore throat for more
than four days, or a sore throat they are getting worse.
Child having difficulty breathing.
Child looks experiencing pain in the ear.
Your child is experiencing symptoms, such
as headache, pain, and swelling of the chest or face, and pain in the throat.
prevention
of colds
An
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. There are several steps we can do
to avoid colds, among them is to keep a distance from the patient until he is
cured, regular hand washing to clean, cleaned surfaces and objects that can be
attached by the virus, and do not share personal items and eating utensils or
drinking with other people.
If
you are suffering from a cold, sneeze with a tissue covered so that the virus
does not spread to the surrounding environment. After that wash your hands with
water and dry with a tissue.
complications
colds
Although
relatively rare, there are some complications that can arise as a result of
colds. These complications include:
Infection of the respiratory system.
Symptoms of this condition include difficulty breathing and cough accompanied
by phlegm thick. Chest infection can occur after a person has a cold because
that is when the immune system decreases. You are advised to see a doctor if
feeling the symptoms for more than three weeks of pain in the chest, high
fever, disorientation, and cough with thick sputum. There are two types of
respiratory tract infections are the main, namely pneumonia and bronchitis.
Middle ear infections. People with this
condition are mostly children. A total of 2 out of 10 toddlers with colds
suffered a middle ear infection, but most cases successfully resolves itself
without treatment. Symptoms of middle ear infection include fever, decreased
power loss, lethargy, vomiting, and pain in the ear.
Sinusitis or infection of the air cavity
inside the cheekbones and forehead. Symptoms of this condition include stuffy
or runny nose and pain around the nose, forehead, and eyes. Sinusitis
possibilities experienced by two of 100 patients with colds. And most can be
cured without the need to be treated.
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