Diagnosis and treatment of colds in children

The colds also known as the infection in the upper breathing are an infection in the nose and throat, that is, the upper parts of the respiratory system. The cold occurs because of many different viruses transferred from person to person through direct contact. For example, a person can be exposed to the virus if he touches his eye or mouth after shaking hands with a person with infection when he breathes the air that comes from a person suffering from the infection that sneezes or coughs. If a person is exposed to infection, the virus usually goes into the body over the eye or nose, and leads it to a blockage of the nose, sneezing, sore throat, hoarseness, cough and fever. The cold is usually simple and improves within a week or two. Nevertheless, even simple symptoms can make children sick. This guide gives you information about the different ways to treat your child’s cold symptoms. Remember, this evidence is not intended to replace your doctor’s contact or visit. If your child has asthma or any other chronic health problem, you should contact your doctor instead of using this guide.