Colds and flu

The common cold and influenza (flu) are common infections of upper respiratory tract (nose, throat, ears and sinuses).

What causes them?

Colds and flu are caused by viruses. The infections are contagious, transmitted by droplets and hand contact.

There are hundreds of different types of viruses that get a cold, kids, because colds said many times, can cause.

The influenza virus constantly changes its structure, so new strainsappear each year

Influenza is caused by influenza viruses. There are three main types: A (often the cause of flu epidemics), B and C. The influenza virus is

constantly its structure, so new strains appear each year.

We have no immunity against the new tariffs which will be repeated, because the flu can take.

The symptoms of a cold

Here are the main symptoms of colds:

Before frequent sneezing

Second block orCold

Third Reduced sense of taste and smell

Fourth Sore throat

Fifth Hacking cough

Sixth Headache and mild fever

Complications:

* Acute otitis (otitis media). A common complication of colds in children, ear infection occurs when bacteria

or viruses infiltrate the space behind the eardrum. The typical symptoms are ear pain and, in some cases, a green or

yellow discharge from the nose or the return of fever after aCold. Children who are too young to verbalize their

Just can not sleep crying or agitated. Ear pulling is not a reliable sign.

* Gasp. A cold can trigger wheezing in children with asthma.

* Sinusitis. In adults or children, a cold remedy that can not sinusitis - inflammation and infection of the sinuses.

* Other secondary infections. These include sore throat (streptococcal pharyngitis), pneumonia, bronchitis in adults and croupChildren. These infections must be treated by a doctor.

Warning Signs

* Sniffles with a very high temperature are related, pain or shortness of breath. Contact GP.

Causes of colds

Here are the main causes of colds:

First Viral Infections

From the second person to person by sneezing

Third menstrual cycles

The fourth allergic diseases

Fifth Power Low immunity

Sixth variation of the time

Common Cold Treatment: An Introduction

It seems thatEvery day a new treatment for common cold is marketed, to prevent, cure or shorten the duration of colds

(See Common Cold Myths). Despite these marketing claims, there is only one cure for colds - period. Therefore, cold

The goals of therapy are the symptoms focused on providing relief from common cold as the body fights the cold virus.

Cold treatment options are:

* Rest in bed

* Drink plenty of fluids

* Gargling withwarm salt water (or throat sprays or lozenges)

* With a cold-mist humidifier

* In cold medicine.

Cold Prevention

No effective vaccine has been developed for the common cold, which can be caused by many different viruses. But there may be some

Common sense precautions to slow the spread of cold viruses:

* Wash your hands.

* Scrub your order.

* Use fabrics.

* We do not share.

* Avoid colds.

* SelectYour Child Care Center with wisdom.

* The consideration of alternatives.

Therapy

* Analgesics.

* Antipyretics

* Oral or topical sympathomimetics (short-term use) decongestants

* Antihistamines. (Care - can cause dizziness).

* Vitamin C - is harmless and many claim to benefit.

To remove these types of diseases, strengthen the immune system

Swiss Ball Exercises