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Common cold
Is it serious if a baby vomits due to a cold?
Infants with colds and vomiting are usually considered to have viral enteritis. The typical treatments include the following: Firstly, symptomatic treatment is primarily administered. Babies can be given medications on an empty stomach to protect the stomach mucosa, such as sucralfate aluminum gel, which are quite effective. Secondly, medications that regulate gastrointestinal function can be considered. As the intestinal microecology in infants is not fully established, supplementing with probiotics at this time is most effective. Thirdly, the focus is on preventing and correcting dehydration. Generally, hypotonic oral rehydration salts are given as needed. Fourthly, there is symptomatic treatment. For example, for symptoms like colds and vomiting, if fever occurs, it's important to frequently check the temperature, and if the axillary temperature exceeds 38.5°C, fever should be managed promptly. Medications that reduce heat and detoxify, such as traditional Chinese medicines, can be useful. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)
What to do if you catch a cold in early pregnancy?
Catching a cold during early pregnancy is a rather tricky issue, as the viral infection can also affect the child's development. However, how to handle it depends on the symptoms of the cold. If it's just a simple cold, a sore throat, or nasal congestion, then it might be relieved by drinking more water. If symptoms cannot be alleviated with more water and rest, or if there is fever and severe body aches, then it is necessary to seek medical attention. Besides checking for the flu, under the guidance of a doctor, taking some medications is completely fine.
What to eat when you have a cold and fever?
A cold, also known as an acute upper respiratory infection, is mostly caused by viral infections, with about 30% possibly being bacterial or combined with a bacterial infection. Common symptoms of a cold include a runny nose, headache, sore throat, fever, and other catarrhal symptoms. When having a fever during a cold, it is generally advised to follow a bland diet, rest more, drink plenty of water, avoid spicy foods, and consume more vegetables and fruits that contain vitamins to boost the body's immune system and facilitate a quicker recovery from the cold.
Can you eat watermelon at the beginning of a cold?
Colds can be categorized into many types, such as from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, into cold-induced colds and heat-induced colds. Cold-induced colds generally occur in winter. At the onset of such colds, it is usually not recommended to consume watermelon. This is because watermelon itself is considered a "cold" fruit, and conditions like cold-induced colds are often caused by exposure to cold winds leading to symptoms like nasal congestion and runny nose. Consuming watermelon at the onset of a cold-induced cold might worsen upper respiratory tract symptoms. On the other hand, heat-induced colds often occur in summer and are marked by symptoms such as sore throat, varying degrees of fever, and cough. In these cases, it is appropriate to eat some watermelon. Watermelon is nutritionally valuable and has cooling and heat-relief effects. Thus, for patients suffering from an upper respiratory tract heat-induced cold in the summer, consuming watermelon is suitable.
Which is more serious, viral flu or bacterial flu?
Compared to viral colds, bacterial colds are somewhat more severe, often due to secondary bacterial infections that result from complications. Clinically, about 80% of colds initially stem from viral infections. Therefore, treatment should primarily focus on symptomatic relief combined with antiviral medications. If a bacterial infection occurs, it is due to decreased immunity leading to a secondary infection, and treatment should involve antibiotics such as penicillin or macrolide antibiotics for anti-inflammatory purposes.
Can I eat bayberry when I have a cold and cough?
A cold, also known as an upper respiratory tract infection, is very common clinically. Most cases are caused by decreased immune function in patients, who may accidentally get chilled, wet in the rain, or directly infected by others with a cold. Typically, if a patient with a cold also has a cough, it is mostly due to viral infection. Thus, such cases are considered self-limiting diseases clinically. Therefore, we generally advise patients with colds to drink more water and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Additionally, consuming more of certain fruits like pears, loquats, strawberries, water chestnuts, and particularly bayberries, which are very common and nutritionally rich in organic acids, cellulose, fats, beta-carotene, vitamin B, and vitamin C—all essential for the body—is recommended. Eating bayberries can be beneficial for cold and cough patients and aid in faster recovery from the illness.
How to cure a mild cold by yourself
For a minor cold, it is possible for it to heal on its own. In the case of a minor cold, it may not even be necessary to use medication. Simple daily care, such as maintaining a light diet, drinking more water, eating more fruits, and avoiding spicy, irritating, greasy, and raw cold foods, might suffice. Furthermore, it is important to ensure ample sleep and rest, avoid staying up late and overworking. Through these general approaches, the patient's cold may gradually recover on its own. However, it is important to note that even a minor cold can sometimes lead to complications like pneumonia. Therefore, even in cases of minor colds, it is advisable to monitor the condition. If cold symptoms persist or if there are signs of a bacterial infection, such as coughing up substantial amounts of purulent sputum, high fever, and other related conditions, it is necessary to visit a hospital in a timely manner to investigate the cause and receive appropriate treatment.
Can you eat eggs when you have a cold and headache?
When you have a cold and a headache, you can certainly eat eggs. First, it's important to properly understand the cold, which is a type of self-limiting infectious disease. Clinically, it is mainly divided into the common cold and the influenza. During a cold, in terms of diet, avoid foods that are too greasy, irritating, or spicy. Foods like eggs and milk are fine to eat. Drink more millet porridge and eat more vegetables and fruits such as celery, spinach, mung bean sprouts, tomatoes, carrots, and kiwi, which are rich in Vitamin C. These can help promote recovery of bodily functions and aid in alleviating symptoms of a cold. Also, drink plenty of water and get plenty of rest.
Is nebulization good for a baby with a cold?
The baby has a cold, which is due to a respiratory or gastrointestinal viral infection. Nebulization is certainly effective and is a good treatment method. Usually, one should choose antiviral nebulizer medications for treatment. Additionally, you can select specific nebulizer medications based on the symptoms of the cold. For example, if the main symptoms are coughing and nasal congestion, medications that help with coughing and expectoration might be chosen for nebulization therapy. If the baby’s cold is accompanied by wheezing or other signs of heightened airway reactivity, steroid nebulizers and medications that help with breathing can be used, and these are quite effective. However, nebulization is just one method of treating a cold; comprehensive treatment targeting the pathogen and other aspects should also be considered. (The use of medications should be guided by a professional doctor.)
Is it helpful for a baby to take a bath when they have a cold?
Whether a baby should take a bath during a cold depends on the baby's specific condition. First, if the baby has a mild cold, fever, or similar symptoms with a body temperature below 38.5 degrees Celsius, the baby can certainly take a bath. Bathing can promote blood circulation, accelerate the excretion of germs, and also help to reduce the fever. Second, if the baby has a high fever that does not subside, a body temperature above 38.5 degrees Celsius, and shows symptoms like poor spirit, poor appetite, reduced urination, and drowsiness, it is generally not advisable to bathe the baby. Bathing at this time can consume some of the baby's energy, leading to a risk of oxygen deficiency and increased drowsiness. Furthermore, if the bath water is too hot, the high-temperature environment is not conducive to heat dissipation and may worsen the condition. Also, during the bath, excessive sweating can lead to exhaustion. When the fever is high, the capillaries are dilated; bathing at this time may cause the capillaries to constrict, which is not conducive to heat dissipation. Therefore, deciding whether a baby should take a bath during a cold should depend on the baby's specific condition.