It is normal for a child to catch 6–8 colds a year. A cold usually starts gradually, while flu tends to begin suddenly with high fever and fatigue.
Home care
- Offer plenty of rest and fluids (water, broth) and keep room air humidified.
- Saline nose drops are a safe, effective way to relieve congestion.
- For children over one year, a little honey can ease coughing (never give honey under one year).
- Reduce fever with the correct weight-based dose advised by a clinician.
Prevention
Hand washing, avoiding sick contacts and the seasonal flu vaccine are the most effective protection. Fruit, vegetables and enough sleep support immunity.
See a doctor promptly if: there is difficulty breathing, excessive drowsiness, signs of dehydration, fever lasting more than three days, or any fever in a baby under three months.
How LULU helps: we regularly assess colds, flu and respiratory illness, provide physical therapies such as injections and inhalation, and follow recovery with review visits.
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