Colds during seasonal temperature changes are common. Only people with sufficiently strong immunity do not suffer. But children are primarily at risk. Everyone should know how to protect their body and recover quickly if it is not possible to avoid a cold.
Cold drops
As soon as you feel unwell and sore throat, it is worth canceling all things and do the treatment. First of all, it is necessary to help the immune system fight viruses. Antiviral drugs in drops do a great job of this. The most popular drug today that can quickly remove the symptoms of flu and colds is Aflubin. It is a clear, colorless, alcohol-based liquid. Drops "Aflubin" relieve chills, relieve irritation and pain in the upper respiratory tract, reduce joint pain. The drug can also be used for prophylactic purposes, if it was not possible to avoid contact with the patient.
Despite the alcohol content, the drug can be prescribed to children from birth. The amount of ethanol in the composition is negligible. Aflubin drops help women fight colds during pregnancy and lactation. The dosage of the drug is determined depending on the form of the disease. In the period of exacerbation, adults and children over 12 years old should use 10 drops of the drug up to 8 times a day. As a prophylaxis, the Aflubin medication is used only 3 times a day. Children under 4 years of age are prescribed 2-4 drops 5 times a day.
Another popular cold remedy based on interferon is Nazoferon Drops. The drug can also be prescribed for infants and women during pregnancy and lactation. These are nasal drops that fight the main symptoms of colds and flu. In the period of exacerbation of the disease drops "Nazoferon" is injected into each nasal passage 5 times a day. The difference between the drug is a short shelf life. It can be used only for 15 days from the moment the bottle is opened. Keeping a cold remedy of this kind is necessary in the refrigerator.
Hot mug with medicine
In most cases, the list of anti-cold drugs for adults is opened with powders for making hot drinks. These are medicines that are dispensed without a prescription and are sold at any pharmacy. One of the most popular is Coldrex powder. This drug has antiviral, antipyretic, as well as immunostimulating effects. The main active ingredient is paracetamol, which effectively lowers body temperature and relieves pain.
Coldrex powder can only be prescribed for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Bacterial infection with this tool can not be eliminated. The dosage of the drug is set by the doctor individually and depends on the severity of the disease and the characteristics of the patient's body. You can not take more than 4 sachets per day. Cold remedies for children can also be used. But patients must be over 12 years old.
Colds powder usually has no side effects. In rare cases, malfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract are observed. The patient may feel nausea and pain in the abdomen. Sometimes vomiting and diarrhea occur. In the case of the development of such reactions, the drug should be discontinued. The doctor will prescribe other cold remedies.
Coldrex powder is very popular due to its properties, as well as taste. The drug is produced with the taste of wild berries, lemon, as well as honey. Patients enjoy the treatment process. A relief comes in a few minutes after taking the drug.
Cold Cure Balms
Many therapeutic actions for colds are based on a warming effect. In pharmacies, you can find cold medicines in the form of creams and balms, which are applied to the chest and provide just the same warming effect. The Eucabalum tool is very popular. The main active ingredients are essential oils of pine needles and eucalyptus. Due to the activation of blood circulation, a warming effect occurs. Cold ointment is applied several times a day to the back and chest, avoiding the heart area.
The drug helps to quickly get rid of cough and runny nose. Balm in most cases is used as part of complex therapy. Cold ointment is not an antipyretic. Moreover, the tool "Eucabal" can not be used if the body temperature is above 37 degrees.
Balm can also be used for steam inhalation. Essential oils contribute to liquefaction of sputum, and also relieve irritation of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract. For inhalation, a teaspoon of Eucabalus balm is diluted in two liters of hot water. Such a solution is suitable for a nebulizer. At the initial stage of a cold, the procedure should be performed several times a day.
Effective adults and children about colds is Dr. Mom balm. The drug can be used for rubbing, as well as for inhalation. Children should take caution. Be sure to consult a pediatrician. There are practically no contraindications for the balm. You can not use it only to people who have skin diseases or are prone to allergic reactions.
Cough syrup
Almost any catarrhal disease is accompanied by a cough. The composition of complex therapy must necessarily include syrups that thin the sputum and relieve irritation in the throat. Choosing a cold medicine for children and adults without consulting a doctor is not recommended. The specialist should determine the form of cough and the localization of the infection. Only after a series of tests can a cough syrup be prescribed.
One of the most popular means, which many have known since childhood, is Pertusin syrup. The main active ingredient is thyme extract. As an auxiliary substance, potassium bromide acts. The syrup has an antitussive and mucolytic effect. Thyme enhances the activity of bronchial glands. With a dry cough, sputum begins to be released, and with a wet cough, the contents in the lungs become less viscous and quickly expectorated. The great advantage of Pertusin syrup is its low price. In pharmacies, the tool can be purchased for only 25 rubles.
Many are used to trusting modern medicines. The list of new drugs opens Gedelix cough syrup, which has not only a liquefying effect, but also an antispasmodic. The tool perfectly helps relieve bouts of dry cough. And you can use it already from birth. Syrup interacts well with other cold medicines. Therefore, it can be safely used as part of complex therapy. But self-medication is still not worth it. The dosage and course of treatment will tell the doctor.
Cold medication pills
In pharmacies, there are many cold medicines in the form of tablets. But they should not be used on their own. Only a specialist can determine the form of the disease. It is impossible to cure a bacterial infection with simple antiviral drugs. If the cause of the ailment is a respiratory infection, cold-medications will come in the form of tablets. The list opens with a medication called Anaferon. The tool is available in various dosages. For the treatment of babies, it is worth purchasing Anaferon Children's.
Cold tablets can be used not only for the treatment of acute respiratory diseases, but also as a prophylaxis. It is only necessary to use one tablet of "Anaferon" per day to avoid illness during seasonal temperature changes. Tablets can also be part of complex therapy in the treatment of bacterial infections. Means "Anaferon" strengthens the body's defenses, and also helps to quickly restore energy after a disease.
Such anti-cold pills as Antigripp, Rinza, Coldrex, Arbidol, etc. can serve as analogues. The list of medications is quite long. Before purchasing this or that remedy, it is worth consulting with a therapist.
Sore throat lozenges
The first sign of an upcoming cold in most cases is a sore throat. If treatment is started at an early stage, complications can be avoided. Sore throats help to overcome special lollipops. Despite the fact that they act locally, serious troubles can be avoided. After all, the active substance not only relieves pain, but also prevents the infection from spreading further.
A list of medications opens Decatilene sore throat lozenges. The drug has a cooling effect. It can be used as a prophylaxis during an exacerbation of seasonal morbidity, as well as after surgery in the oral cavity. After tooth extraction, Decatilen candies do not allow a purulent infection to develop.
Lollipops for sore throats have practically no contraindications. In the period of exacerbation of diseases they are used every two hours. For prevention, lozenges dissolve only 2-3 times a day.
Sore Throat Sprays
Like lollipops, sprays act on the infection locally. On the basis of phenol, similar cold preparations are available. The list opens the "Orasept". This medicine has antiseptic and analgesic effects. Its use in the early stages of a respiratory disease avoids complications such as a runny nose, cough and fever.
Orasept Spray can be prescribed for children over two years old. In the period of exacerbation of the disease, the agent is sprayed up to 4 times a day. If the sore throat stops, you should continue to use the spray. The course of treatment should be at least 5 days. Cold medications in the form of a spray can be prescribed to women during pregnancy and lactation. But you should not use medicines without consulting a therapist.
Vasoconstrictor drops
If a cold is accompanied by a runny nose, vasoconstrictive drops can be used as part of complex therapy. These are medications that relieve swelling of the mucosa and facilitate the entry of oxygen into the lungs through the nasal passages. Any vasoconstrictor drops must be used strictly according to the instructions. Adverse reactions may occur in the form of dryness and burning in the nose. Often, drug rhinitis develops, caused by addiction to the drug.
The list of nasal drops is quite large. But not many drugs can be used to treat the common cold in children up to a year old. One of them is the “Nazol Baby” remedy. But this medication is recommended to be used no more than three days in order to avoid adverse reactions. A single dosage of the drug for children up to a year is one drop in each nasal passage no more than twice a day. Drops "Nazol Baby" are contraindicated in children with heart disease and diabetes. In case of manifestation of hypersensitivity to individual components of the drug, its administration should be stopped.
Grandma's recipes against colds
At the beginning of the last century, medicines were not available to everyone. But even then people knew how to be treated for a cold. There are many popular recipes that help to effectively remove the fever and the main symptoms of a respiratory disease.
Any pediatrician will say that drinking plenty of flu allows you to quickly overcome the disease. And if the drink is also useful, a double blow will be inflicted on the infection. Simple black tea is indispensable. Chamomile broth has an excellent effect. If the body temperature is elevated, the drink should not be consumed hot. Chamomile has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects, helps to remove toxins from the body. Everyone should know how to be treated for a cold with chamomile.
Many grandmothers know that oil helps with colds. If the disease is accompanied by a cough, warm milk with butter and honey quickly relieves irritation. Such a drink should be consumed at night. A quiet sleep will be provided.
Garlic has an excellent antiviral effect. The grated vegetable is mixed with honey in a 1: 1 ratio and used for a teaspoon 3-5 times a day. Such a tool can also be used for prevention during the review of seasonal infections. Such a treatment cannot be called delicious. But the effect of it is really amazing. Garlic with honey will save a lot of money and strengthen the protective functions of the body.
To summarize
The disease is much easier to prevent than to treat later. There are many products that stimulate the immune system. During seasonal temperature changes it is worth consuming more vegetables and fruits. Preference should be given to plants from the garden. Strawberry in October will be of little use.
If you did not manage to avoid a cold, treatment should begin when the first symptoms appear. Special lollipops and sprays can quickly cope with a sore throat. Starting the use of drugs in a timely manner, the development of complications can be avoided. But the selection of medicines should be entrusted to a specialist.
An increase in body temperature is a serious cause for concern. If a child develops fever, immediately call an ambulance. Before the doctor arrives, you can lower the temperature a little by wiping with a damp towel. And the parents of children under three years of age in the medicine cabinet must have such antipyretic drugs as Nurofen, Panadol or Paracetamol.