Monday, November 5

Kids Colds - What's a Parent To Do

In this season of sneezin' and snifflin' .. parents may be confused over how to treat their little ones since the FDA recommended all infant cold and cough meds be cleared from store shelves.

In fact, one of our producers, a new mom, fretted today about her infant son who just seems out of sorts as he battles a cold.

The bottom line to all this - those meds NEVER CURED a cold .. they may relieve symptoms, but they didn't cure or shorten the duration of the misery.

A couple of doctors at Baylor Regional Medical Center are quoted in a web report today recommending some good, old fashioned treatments to make your little ones feel better.

Use nasal saline drops
Elevate the head of the crib
Use a humidifier or vaporizer

If the child still appears uncomfortable or fussy you can give them a non-aspirin pain reliever says Dr. Arthur Benzick a pediatrician at Baylor.

Most colds get better on their own in 5 to 10 days .. BUT .. if your child runs a fever of 100.4 or more or their cough lingers more than a few days, call your pediatrician. In fact, if you've got any questions or if your baby just doesn't seem right - make the call.

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