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Child Health Topics

Search by category (lower right) or topic (search box on the top) to find information about common childhood illnesses, injuries and safety issues. Remember, if you have an urgent issue, please call our office: (925) 254-9203, option 6

Other excellent resources:

www.healthychildren.org - American Academy of Pediatrics website for parents
First 5 California - parenting advice for children ages 0-5 plus county based resources
Poison Control - (800) 222-1222

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Colds

12/17/2013

 
Colds are caused by viruses. During the first five years of life, children average nine colds per year. Antibiotics are not useful unless a complication occurs (such as ear infection, sinusitis, pneumonia). Colds usually last three to ten days.

Symptomatic treatment includes:
  1. Relief of nasal congestion.
    a. elevating the head of the bed
    b. cool mist humidifier
    c. decongestants: every 6 hours, for children over 6 years
    d. nasal suction with a bulb syringe in small infants may be helpful
    e. salt water nose drops (1/4 teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of water; maximum three days).
    f. 1/8% Neosynephrine Nose Drops in each nostril before feeding and at bedtime may help to shrink swollen mucous membranes; maximum 3 days.
  2. Diet: clear liquids, juices, and clear soups. 
  3. Rest is important.
  4. Call the office if:
    a. fever lasts for over 3 days (greater than 72 hours)
    b. unusual lethargy, irritability or inactivity occurs
    c. your child seems to be in pain, is having significant breathing problems, or is repeatedly vomiting.

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    Remember, this page has general advice. If you have questions please call our nurses at (925) 254-9203 & choose option 6.

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