A cold is a disease that causes inflammation of the mucous membranes of the throat and nose. The main symptoms are fever, runny nose, cough, and lethargy. Small children are especially vulnerable to various infections, but some parents are negligent about respiratory diseases, considering them to be something common. How to treat colds in babies?
It is necessary
- - broth (oats, milk, honey);
- - nasal aspirator and sprays from the common cold;
- - antipyretic drugs;
- - eucalyptus or myrtle oil.
Instructions
Step 1
In the event that you notice that the first symptoms of the disease have begun to appear in your child, prepare a decoction. To do this, take a handful of oats, rinse under running water, place in an earthen pot and fill with one glass of hot milk. Simmer the resulting mixture in the oven for two to three hours at a temperature of 180-200 ° C. If your newborn is not allergic to honey, you can add a teaspoon of this natural product. Strain the broth, then give the crumbs.
Step 2
If your baby has difficulty breathing, clear mucus from the nose as often as possible. Use a nasal aspirator or small enema for this. Do not forget to moisturize the mucous membrane, do it with an aerosol with saline or saline solution.
Step 3
Water your baby as often as possible. Maintain the room at a constant optimum temperature. Place a cup of water next to the baby's bed, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil there.
Step 4
Use antipyretic drugs to lower your body temperature. If the rise is accompanied by chills, do not cover the patient with a warm blanket, as this will lead to even greater heat.
Step 5
Use inhalations with aromatic oils. To do this, add a few drops of essential oil to a cup of hot water, cover the child with a towel so that he breathes the vapors of this solution for 7-10 minutes. Repeat this procedure every 2 hours. This should be done until the disease recedes. Rub a small amount of eucalyptus or myrtle oil over the crumbs' breasts overnight. To prepare the mixture, mix 1 drop of essential oil with 2 tablespoons of boiled, chilled vegetable oil.
