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There is no cure for the common cold. Most children recover from colds on their own. Antibiotics don’t work against viral infections, so they are not prescribed. Instead, treatment is focused on helping ease your child’s symptoms until the illness passes. To help your child feel better: Give your child plenty of fluids, such as… Continue reading Common cold treatment in a child

Most common colds are diagnosed based on symptoms. But cold symptoms may seem like other bacterial infections, allergies, and health problems.

Cold symptoms start from 1 to 3 days after your child has been in contact with the cold virus. Symptoms often last about 1 week. But they may last up to 2 weeks. Symptoms may be a bit different for each child. In babies, cold symptoms may include: Trouble sleeping Fussiness Stuffy nose (nasal congestion)… Continue reading Symptoms of the common cold in a child

All children are at risk for the common cold. They are more likely than adults to get a cold. Here are some reasons why: Less resistance. A child’s immune system is not as strong as an adult’s when it comes to fighting cold germs. Winter season. Most respiratory illnesses happen in fall and winter, when children are… Continue reading Risk for the Common cold

Colds happen when a virus irritates (inflames) the lining of the nose and throat. Colds can be caused by more than 200 different viruses. But most colds are caused by rhinoviruses. To catch a cold, your child must come in contact with someone who is infected with one of the cold viruses. The cold virus… Continue reading Causes the common cold in a child

The common cold (upper respiratory infection) is one of the most common illnesses in children. Each year it leads to more healthcare provider visits and missed days from school and work than any other illness. Millions of people in the U.S. will get a cold each year. Here are a few facts: Most children will… Continue reading Common cold in peds