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Home remedies and a little precaution will keep your children away from cold and cough that are so common these days
With yet another spell of monsoon, children are again prone to cold related ailments. However, certain precautions and care at home can avoid further snag. City doctors recommend different measures to aid a child recover.
Dr Jayant Naurange, pediatric, says, 8220;Precaution is anyday better than cure. In the first place, an enclosed area should be avoided. Keep the child dry and warm. It is very important that the child is examined before being medicated and should be given a decongestant medicine during the initial stages. Pseudo ethidrine and anti cold preparations are recommended. Parents can wait up to three days and if minor sneezing is observed then medication might not be needed. However if there is fast breathing, vomiting or even slight fever they should immediately consult the doctor.8221;
Dr Avinash Bhondwe president of Indian Medical Association, Pune branch suggests that cold, in any case takes at least seven days to cure completely.
8220;The most important thing is a balanced diet. Cold drinks, foods with preservatives, curd should be avoided and hot soup and fresh food should be given. Steam inhalation is important along with hot fomentation during cold. The child should also be kept away from cold air and congested areas. However if the child is not showing symptoms of fever, cough or restlessness it is not at all necessary to consult a doctor. Basic measures and care should cure the child,8221; he adds.
