![]() By Nancy Crocker, Pediatrician (retired) Winter means children will get the common cold (viral upper respiratory infections) more frequently, even two times a month on average. A viral cold often lasts seven to 10 days with the first few days of tiredness and fever (greater than 100.4 degrees F). The typical cold symptoms are runny nose, scratchy throat, and cough. After two to three days the fever should resolve. Often the fatigue decreases too. Then by day four or five, a period of “clearing'” the congestion happens as it “breaks up.” So a wetter cough and a lot of blowing into tissues starts. The mucous may be thicker at this point. Each day the child should improve and be back to normal by day 10 to 14. What can parents do to prevent and to care for these illnesses?
Remember to give your child loving care during their illness. See to their comfort with cuddling, reading books, sipping water, spooning in chicken noodle soup with plenty of tissues nearby!
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