Is it Omicron or common cold? What to do when you child has cold and cough
Published on Jan 18, 2022 06:24 PM IST
- Omicron cases are on rise among children and if your kid too is down with flu-like symptoms, you must follow these tips by Dr Jesal Sheth, Senior Consultant-Paediatrician, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, in order to take proper care of the little one.
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Published on Jan 18, 2022 06:24 PM IST
Omicron variant has been known to cause flu-like symptoms such as runny nose, persistent sneezing, sore throat along with headache and cough. Dr Jesal Sheth, Senior Consultant-Paediatrician, Fortis Hospital, Mulund suggests how to care for your child with cold and cough symptoms and when to get tested for Omicron.(Pexels)
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Published on Jan 18, 2022 06:24 PM IST
It is important to keep your child hydrated as it will help reduce cold and flu symptoms and make them feel better. There is a possibility that your child might not feel as thirty, but it’s important to encourage them to drink plenty of fluids.(Pixabay)
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Published on Jan 18, 2022 06:24 PM IST
Vapour rubs are an alternate popular treatment. The vapour rubs can be applied to the chest and back. Don’t apply it directly to the nostril area. It can provide temporary relief.(Pixabay)
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Published on Jan 18, 2022 06:24 PM IST
If your child has symptoms of cold, cough, runny nose that persists for more than 1-2 days, it's best to take them to a pediatrician and get them treated at the earliest. There is a lot of misconception going around and confusion between normal flu, Covid-19, and other variants. It's best to visit a doctor and treat them at the earliest.(Pixabay)
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Published on Jan 18, 2022 06:24 PM IST
When it comes to protecting children, we know wearing masks is one of the ways we can prevent them from any variant infection affecting them. Parents along with their children should continue to wear a mask properly and follow all hand hygiene protocols.(Pixabay)
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Published on Jan 18, 2022 06:24 PM IST
Avoid crowds of people, be it indoors or outdoors. It's best to stay indoors for you and your kids and to step out only in case of emergency if your kid has any symptoms.(Pexels)
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Published on Jan 18, 2022 06:24 PM IST