What are the symptoms of cold in children

Symptoms of a cold in children include runny nose, cough, sneezing and fever. Colds are usually spread through droplets, and children often get infected in kindergarten or school. The best way to prevent colds is to wash hands frequently, maintain personal hygiene and avoid close contact with infected people. If a child shows cold symptoms, he or she should seek medical attention immediately.

1. Symptoms: Runny nose. The child may have persistent runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, etc. Cough. The child may have a dry cough or phlegm. Sneezing. The child will sneeze frequently. Fever. The body temperature may exceed 37.5 degrees Celsius.

2. Treatment methods: including rest, diet, drinking plenty of water and avoiding irritants that make the cold worse. Some medicines can be used to relieve symptoms, but they must be used according to the doctor's advice. Avoid giving children antibiotics, because colds are caused by viruses and antibiotics are ineffective against viruses.

Note: When children have cold symptoms, parents should take them to the doctor in time and treat them according to the doctor's advice. Do not blindly give children medicine, especially antibiotics. At the same time, keep the home clean and ventilated to reduce the risk of cross infection. Children should rest more, drink more water, avoid cold and fatigue during the cold period, and help the body recover quickly.