WHAT TO DO FOR THE COMMON COLD? Common cold is one of the most common infections seen in young children. It is seen between late August and April. The symptoms are typically stuffy nose, runny nose, cough, fever(38-39 degrees Celsius) , headache and sore throat. The nasal discharge can be clear, yellow or green appearing. These symptoms usually last 7-14 days. It is caused by respiratory viruses that are released in the air by persons blowing their nose, sneezing or coughing. Another way to get the virus is when children touch various objects with the germ and then touch their faces. Children can get up to eight to ten colds per year because their immune system was never exposed to the germs and their body has to learn how to fight these viruses. There is no definitive treatment for the common cold, and it just has to run its course. Parents should ensure children h...
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