The fight against the typical manifestations of colds should be started as early as possible. It is possible to cure a runny nose and cough in a child by using medications, but not in all cases such measures are justified. Additional therapy with available means will help significantly alleviate the baby's condition.
Necessary
- - milk
- - honey
- - raspberry jam
- - fir oil
- - infusion of sage
- - honey, mustard, vegetable oil, flour
Instructions
Step 1
Provide a suitable indoor temperature. Too dry air causes mucus to dry out, it is difficult for the child to breathe, and the cough is not productive. The optimum temperature is 22 ° C, while the humidity level in the room where the sick child lies should be high. Ventilate the room regularly and do wet cleaning.
Step 2
Warm drinks and nasal drops: Drink often and lightly, as drinking plenty of fluids helps maintain moisture in the nasal mucosa and increases phlegm. Together with the liquid, toxic substances are excreted from the body. Protect your child from a dangerous condition at a high temperature - dehydration. Add a spoonful of honey or raspberry jam to the warmed milk. Give your child a drink two to three times a day, making sure he drinks in small sips.
Step 3
Inhale: Treatments will be equally effective in treating a runny nose and cough. Prepare a hot water solution with added fir oil and sage infusion. Start with 3-5 minutes, the optimal duration of inhalation is 10 minutes. Make sure that the child does not eat, drink or talk for half an hour after the procedure.
Step 4
Steam your feet. Hot foot baths should only be carried out at a low body temperature. Increase the water temperature gradually. Add a few drops of essential oil to the water - healing vapors will affect the respiratory tract and nasopharynx. At the end of the procedure, put on warm socks on the child.
Step 5
Apply compresses: To cure a child's runny nose and cough, it is necessary to warm up the chest and back. Mix honey, mustard and vegetable oil, add flour until dough. Heat the mixture and divide it into three cakes: one on the chest, the other two on the back. Protect the baby's skin with gauze, and wrap the body with a terry towel on top.
