Gorontalo (ANTARA) – Gorontalo provincial health bureau chief Yana Yanti Suleman shared tips on how to naturally relieve flu and cough in children, considering many children are exposed to the disease during the rainy season.
According to him, especially children under five can get the flu up to 8-10 times a year, because the immune system is still developing.
“The virus that causes colds and coughs spreads through the air in the form of droplets from a sick person when they cough, sneeze or speak. It can also attach itself to objects held by healthy people and enter the body when it touches the eyes, nose or mouth, “the doctor said in Gorontalo on Thursday.
Causes of flu and cough can be in the form of weather factors, a weak immune system, physical contact, to the crowd.
According to him, parents at home can make a number of simple and natural efforts to overcome this disease, and it is not recommended to take cold and cough medications carelessly.
The first tip for relieving colds and coughs is to consume honey, because research shows that giving honey is more effective in relieving coughs than medications.
“Honey can make sick children sleep better. But it is forbidden to give honey to babies under the age of one year, “she said.
The second tip is to get enough rest, because sleep is an important part of the body’s recovery so that with sufficient duration it will provide the body with the opportunity to fight infections.
The third tip is to make sure the baby is well hydrated through breastfeeding, drinking water or homemade juices.
“Parents can also apply a special baby balm on the chest, neck, back, but make sure the balm is specially formulated for babies or children,” he added.
Children with coughs and colds can also take a warm bath to help them expel mucus more easily and sleep better.
The last tip is to place the baby in a room with no air conditioning or air conditioning to reduce nasal congestion, but if the baby is more comfortable using air conditioning, it is recommended to install a humidifier or humidifier for maintain the air quality in the room. *
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