HERBAL
REMEDY FOR COMMON COLD IN CHILDREN BY BABALAWO OBANIFA-Obanifa extreme documentaries
In this work Babalawo Obanifa
will document one of the herbal remedies available for the treatment of common
cold in children. It is instructive for reader to know that information make available
in this work should not be regarded as substitute to the service of qualified trained
health practitioner where the service of one is required. The term used
for common cold in children in Yoruba
herbal medicine is know as Aisan Otutu omonde. Before I document this
formula I will furnished the reader with information and meaning of common cold
in children as provide by qualified health practitioner. The Stanford children
health information on common cold will serve our purpose in this work https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=upper-respiratory-infection-uri-or-common-cold-90-P02966.According
to this source , Common cold in children
The. common cold (upper respiratory
infection) is one of the most common illnesses in children. Each year it leads
to more healthcare provider visits and missed days from school and work than
any other illness.
Here are a few facts:
Most children will have at least 6 to 8 colds a year.
Children who attend daycare will have more.
Colds may occur less often after age 6.
Children are more likely to have colds during fall and
winter.
What causes the common cold in a child?
Colds happen when a virus irritates (inflames) the lining of
the nose and throat. Colds can be caused by more than 200 different viruses.
But most colds are caused by rhinoviruses.
To catch a cold, your child must come in contact with
someone who is infected with one of the cold viruses. The cold virus can be
spread:
Through the air. If a person with a cold sneezes or coughs, small amounts of
the virus can go into the air. Then if your child breathes in that air, the
virus will stick inside your child’s nose (nasal membrane).
By direct contact. This means that your child touches an infected person. A
cold is easy for children to spread. That’s because they touch their nose,
mouth, and eyes often and then touch other people or objects. This can spread
the virus. It’s important to know that viruses can be spread through objects,
such as toys, that have been touched by someone with a cold.
Which children are at risk for the common cold?
All children are at risk for the common cold. They are more
likely than adults to get a cold. Here are some reasons why:
Less resistance. A child’s immune system is not as strong as an adult’s when
it comes to fighting cold germs.
Winter season. Most respiratory illnesses happen in fall and winter, when
children are indoors and around more germs. The humidity also drops during this
season. This makes the passages in the nose drier and at greater risk for
infection.
School or daycare. Colds spread easily when children are in close contact.
Hand-to-mouth contact. Children are likely to touch their eyes, nose, or mouth
without washing their hands. This is the most common way germs are spread.
What are the symptoms of the common cold in a child?
Cold symptoms start from 1 to 3 days after your child has
been in contact with the cold virus. Symptoms often last about 1 week. But they
may last up to 2 weeks. Symptoms may be a bit different for each child.
In babies, cold symptoms may include:
Trouble sleeping
Fussiness
Congestion in the nose
Sometimes vomiting and diarrhea
Fever
Older children may have:
Stuffy, runny nose
Scratchy, tickly throat
Watery eyes
Sneezing
Mild hacking cough
Congestion
Sore throat
Achy muscles and bones
Headaches
Low-grade fever
Chills
Watery discharge from the nose that thickens and turns
yellow or green
Extreme tiredness (fatigue)
These symptoms may seem like other health problems, such as
the flu. Make sure your child sees his or her healthcare provider for a
diagnosis.
How is the common cold diagnosed in a child?
Most common colds are diagnosed based on symptoms. But cold
symptoms may seem like other bacterial infections, allergies, and health
problems.
How is the common cold treated in a child?
There is no cure for the common cold. Most children recover
from colds on their own. Antibiotics don’t work against viral infections, so
they are not prescribed. Instead, treatment is focused on helping ease your
child’s symptoms until the illness passes. To help your child feel better:
Give your child plenty of fluids, such as water, electrolyte
solutions, apple juice, and warm soup. This helps prevent fluid loss
(dehydration).
Make sure your child gets plenty of rest.
To ease nasal congestion, try saline nasal sprays. You can
buy them without a prescription, and they're safe for children. These are not
the same as nasal decongestant sprays. These may make symptoms worse.
Keep your child away from tobacco smoke. Smoke will make the
irritation in the nose and throat worse.
Use children’s-strength medicine for symptoms. Discuss all
over-the-counter (OTC) products with your child’s healthcare provider before
using them. Don't give OTC cough and cold medicines to a child younger
than 4 years old unless the provider tells you to do so. For
children between the ages of 4 and 6 years, only use OTC products when
recommended by your child's healthcare provider.
Never give aspirin to a child age 19 or younger unless
directed by your child's provider. It could cause a rare but serious condition
called Reye syndrome.
Never give ibuprofen to an infant age 6 months or younger.
Keep your child home until he or she has been fever-free for
24 hours.
Use a cool-mist humidifier in your child's room at night to
make breathing easier.
What are possible complications of the common cold in a
child?
Some of the complications that might occur if your child
gets a cold include:
Ear infections
Sinus infections
Pneumonia
Throat infections
How can I help prevent the common cold in my child?
To help children stay healthy:
Keep children away from people with a cold.
Teach children to wash their hands often. Have them wash
their hands before eating, and after using the bathroom, playing with animals,
or coughing or sneezing. Carry an alcohol-based hand gel for times when soap
and water aren’t available. The gel should be at least 60% alcohol.
Remind children not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth.
Make sure toys and play areas are correctly cleaned,
especially if several children are playing together.
When should I call my child’s healthcare provider?
Contact your child’s healthcare provider right away if your
child has:
A fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, or as directed by the
healthcare provider
Symptoms that last more than 10 days
Symptoms that don't get better after taking over-the-counter
medicines
Key points about the common cold in children
The common cold is one of the most common illnesses. Most
children will have at least 6 to 8 colds a year.
Most colds are caused by rhinoviruses.
Your child can catch a cold through airborne droplets from
or through direct contact with a sick person.
Sneezing, coughing, and a runny nose are common symptoms.
Symptoms often last about 1 week.
There is no cure for the common cold. The goal of treatment
is to ease symptoms until your child feels better.
Colds can be prevented by washing hands often.
Next steps
Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s
healthcare provider:
Know the reason for the visit and what you want to happen.
Before your visit, write down questions you want answered.
At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and
any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions
your provider gives you for your child.
Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed and how
it will help your child. Also know what the side effects are.
Ask if your child’s condition can be treated in other ways.
Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the
results could mean.
Know what to expect if your child does not take the medicine
or have the test or procedure.
If your child has a follow-up appointment, write down the
date, time, and purpose for that visit.
Know how you can contact your child’s provider after office
hours. This is important if your child becomes ill and you have questions or
need advice.
Herbal Remedies For Treatment Of Common cold in Children In
Yoruba herbal medicine as document By
Babalawo Obanifa
Gbongbo Ibepe(root of pawpaw/Cariac Papaya)
Ogbongbo Orombo wewe(Root of lime orange tree?Citrus
Aurantofolia)
Ewe Ataare tutu(Fresh leaves Of alligator pepper with scientific
name Aframmomum Melegueta)
Preparation
You will put the tree aforementioned Item in clean pot and
boiled it with water .
Uses
Children with common cold will be drinking half glass of the
decoction and also be be using it to bathe.
Reference
Copyright :Babalawo Pele
Obasa Obanifa, phone and whatsapp contact :+2348166343145, location Ile Ife
osun state Nigeria.
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