The spring climate is dry, the temperature is changeable, the "little devil" of spring cough comes more and more frequently, the baby coughs non-stop, and parents and teachers are not at ease. Take a look at the "cough relief tips"
The main cause of "spring cough" in children
1. Spring seasons alternate, cold and warm air force is equal, the climate is dry, the temperature is changeable, various allergens increase, easy to cause cough.
2. In the spring, bacteria, viruses, fungi and mites and other microorganisms multiply in large quantities, and children's weak resistance is vulnerable to violation, causing cough.
3. Children who are allergic to plants, flowers and plants in spring will also have cough symptoms. It is recommended to strengthen the care of children in the spring, try to avoid playing in crowded public places, wear masks when going out, and minimize playing in places with lush vegetation for children with plant or pollen allergies, and also keep the indoor air circulating and dry.
4. The cough caused by cold air irritation is a simple physical change, walking out of a warm room, suddenly stimulated by cold air, respiratory discomfort and causing cough.
Prevention of "spring cough"
1. It is not advisable to give children fried, spicy foods and seafood, which will cause throat discomfort, cause coughing, wheezing and other symptoms to worsen, which is not conducive to recovery.
2. The smoke environment will stimulate the child's respiratory tract, resulting in excessive secretion of mucus, causing the wall of the tube to contract and aggravating cough symptoms. Therefore, stay away from oil smoke, second-hand smoke, and air pollution.
3. Try to keep the surrounding air fresh, often open the window for ventilation. When someone in the family has a cold, the room can be sterilized with vinegar fumigation to prevent virus infection.
4. Ensure reasonable humidity and temperature, provide children with a comfortable indoor environment, air humidity is best maintained between 45%-75%, and the temperature is between 18 °C and 25 °C.
5. Strengthen exercise, carry out more outdoor activities, ensure sleep, and enhance children's immunity.
6. Take your children to crowded public places less to reduce the chance of infection.
7. Children with dust allergy and spring pollen allergy symptoms, parents should take protective measures in time, such as wearing masks for children and reducing going out.
8. When the climate changes, increase or decrease clothing in time to prevent overcooling or overheating.
9. During the epidemic of colds, vaccines can be injected to reduce the occurrence of infectious diseases.
Children cough pay attention to "raising"
As the saying goes, "three points, seven points", if you want to cure children's cough, you must pay attention to "raising".
1. Keep the indoor air fresh. Dirty air can cause adverse irritation to the respiratory mucosa, which can make the respiratory mucosa hyperemic, edematous, secretory abnormalities or aggravate cough, and severe wheezing symptoms.
Therefore, to keep the indoor air fresh, kitchen fumes should be discharged, and parents should not swallow clouds and spit fog at home to smoke addiction. The window should be opened regularly for ventilation.
2. Timely increase or decrease clothing quilts. Many parents believe that children are definitely more afraid of cold than adults, and they often cover their children too thickly, wrap them too tightly, and do not let their children suffer a little cold, the result is that the body's ability to regulate is poor, and the resistance is low.
3. Maintain an appropriate humidity environment in the living room. The room is too dry, the air moisture decreases, the mucous membrane may be dry and brittle, small blood vessels may rupture and bleed, ciliary movement is restricted, and sputum is not easy to cough out.
4. Pay attention to dietary adjustment. As the saying goes, "fish make fire, meat produce phlegm, and green vegetables and tofu keep safe." Meaty, greasy food, may help wet sputum, some may also cause allergic reactions, aggravating the disease. Fresh vegetables such as greens, carrots, tomatoes, etc., can supply a variety of vitamins and inorganic salts, which is conducive to the recovery of the body's metabolic function.
5. Get enough sleep. Adequate sleep is conducive to the recovery of various organ functions and the recovery of diseases. You should try to let your child stay in bed and ensure that your child gets enough sleep to facilitate the recovery of the body.