Does the baby often take cold medicine? Of course, taking cold medicine is not good for the baby. Taking medicine for a long time is not good for your baby's health, and taking too much medicine can easily lead to overdose.
At present, most of the drugs used to treat colds and fevers are compound drugs. The compound ingredients and proportions of each drug are different, and each manufacturer is different, so the trade names of each drug are also diverse. When parents give drugs to their children or choose their own over-the-counter drugs, they often only remember the name of the drug and ignore the ingredients of the drug.
Excessive use of acetaminophen will have certain side effects on human body. As early as the 1960s, it was reported that high-dose acetaminophen caused liver poisoning, and many subsequent data further confirmed that long-term or excessive use of this drug may cause hepatocyte necrosis. Toxic metabolites produced by excessive acetaminophen can also damage the kidney, leading to renal cell necrosis, especially when sodium salicylate (aspirin) or caffeine is used at the same time, which is more likely to damage the kidney. In addition, toxic metabolites will directly act on the hematopoietic system of bone marrow, which may cause thrombocytopenic purpura or leukemia. Excessive use of paracetamol in children may also lead to symptoms of central nervous system poisoning, leading to drowsiness, brain injury and neurological dysfunction.
What should the baby do if he catches a cold? 1. Adequate rest is very important for a cold. Try to let your child sleep for a while, reduce outdoor activities appropriately, and don't make your baby too tired. Take good care of your baby's diet and let him drink plenty of water. Adequate water can make nasal secretions thinner and easier to clean. Let the baby eat more fruits and juices rich in vitamin C. It is said that chicken soup can relieve the symptoms of a cold, so let the baby drink some chicken soup. Eating dairy products as little as possible will increase the secretion of mucus. For babies with decreased appetite, mothers should prepare some digestible foods with good color, smell and taste.
2. Let the baby sleep more comfortably. If the baby's nose is blocked, you can put a towel or two under the baby's mattress. Raising your head slightly can relieve nasal congestion. Never let a baby under the age of two sleep directly on the pillow or put the pillow under the mattress, which may easily cause suffocation or cervical spine injury.
3. Blow your baby's nose. The baby is too young to blow his nose by himself. The best way to make your baby breathe smoothly is to help your baby blow his nose. You can apply a little vaseline oil to the baby's external nostrils, which can often reduce the blockage of the nose; If the nose is sticky, you can try to use a nasal aspirator or twist a medical cotton ball into a stick to get it out. If nasal congestion has caused difficulties in breastfeeding, nasal drops of normal saline can be used 15 minutes before breastfeeding. After a while, use a nasal aspirator to suck out the saline and mucus in the nasal cavity, and the baby's nose will be unobstructed.
4. Keep the air moist. You can use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your baby's room, especially at night to help your baby breathe more smoothly. Don't forget to clean the humidifier with white vinegar and water every day to avoid the accumulation of dust and germs.
5. Take the baby to the bathroom, turn on the hot water or shower, close the door, and let the baby stay in the steam-filled house for 15 minutes. The baby's nasal congestion will be greatly improved. Don't forget to put the baby in dry clothes immediately after taking a shower. If you let your baby play in lukewarm water for a while, it can also relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion and lower the body temperature.