Colds are a viral disease. The most common virus in children is rhinoviruses. These viruses are present everywhere, in the air and all the substances we touch. There are more than 100 types of this virus, in addition to many other viruses.
1- Dry air:
Smoking (by weakening the immune system of the nasal mucosa) and the exposure of a child with a cold to smoke may cause the length of the disease and its development to other complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia sometimes.
2- How does the cold or cold or cold appear in the child?
The first sign of cold, or cold, in the child is the sensation of burning and pain in the pharynx
Runny nose, blockage, sneezing and coughing (naturally, the discharge of the nose in the leak from the odor to yellow or green, and may be accompanied by a small amount of blood sometimes)
3-The main causes of colds are reflected in:
* Inhalation of polluted and spoiled air.
* Viral infection.
* Weather fluctuations especially in winter.
* Weak immune system.
*How to prevent colds in children ??
1 - ventilation: - At least the ventilation of the house and its rooms at least 10 minutes a day to replenish the air.
- Hand hygiene: - The hands of the child should be cleaned continuously until they are purged of any germs or viruses due to dirt or contact.
3 - kissing: - Avoid kissing heavily, especially in the winter, which is spread colds to prevent the transmission of the virus to them.
4 - Pollution: - Remove the child from places with smokers or infected with colds, and in kindergartens and schools should be separated children with colds from healthy children.
5 - Honey: - Must be maintained that the child takes honey or honey bees, especially honey bees, where it helps strengthen immunity in children.