15c. Children's Health - Coughs, Colds, Otitis Media

Question 1

Signs and symptoms of a cold/cough

Answer 1

Blocked/runny nose
Sneezing
Catarrh
Sore throat
Cough
Fatigue

Question 2

Natural approach to colds/coughs

Answer 2

Garlic
Onion/honey
Ginger
A
C
D
Zn
Se
Fe
Probiotics
Antioxidants

Question 3

Why is garlic good for colds/coughs?

Answer 3

Anti-microbial
Immune boosting
Mucolytic

Question 4

Why is onion/honey good for colds/coughs?

Answer 4

Anti-microbial
Anti-inflammatory

Question 5

Why is vit C good for colds/coughs?

Answer 5

Effective at preventing/relieving symptoms of viral infections
Upregulates interferons, NK cells and T-cells

Question 6

Wny is Zn good for colds/coughs?

Answer 6

Inhibits viral replication
Increases NK cell activity
Reduces inflammatory cytokines

Question 7

Why is vit A good for colds/coughs?

Answer 7

Enhances T-cell proliferation
Regulates immune response

Question 8

Why is vit D good for colds/coughs?

Answer 8

Immune modulatory

Question 9

Why are probiotics good for colds/coughs?

Answer 9

Regulate innate and adaptive immunity

Question 10

Why is Fe good for colds/coughs?

Answer 10

Immune cell maturation/proliferation

Question 11

Why is Se good for colds/coughs?

Answer 11

T-lymphocyte proliferation
Regulating immune response

Question 12

Why are antioxidants good for colds/coughs?

Answer 12

Protect from infection damage
Minimise damage from infection

Question 13

Herbal approaches to colds/coughs

Answer 13

Echinacea
Thyme
Mullein
Elder
YEP tea

Question 14

Why is echinacea good for colds/coughs?

Answer 14

Immunomodulatory

Question 15

Why is thyme good for colds/coughs?

Answer 15

Antimicrobial
Expectorant
Antispasmodic

Question 16

Why is mullein good for colds/coughs?

Answer 16

Expectorant

Question 17

Why is elder good for colds/coughs?

Answer 17

Antiviral
Anti-inflammatory
Expectorant
Antioxidant

Question 18

What is YEP tea?

Answer 18

Yarrow
Elderberry
Peppermint

Question 19

Why is YEP tea good for colds/coughs?

Answer 19

Diaphoretic
Immune supporting

Question 20

Practical approaches to supporting colds/coughs

Answer 20

Vaporiser - tea tree, chamomile, lemon, lavender
Ventilated room
Saline nasal spray (older kids)

Question 21

Signs and symptoms of a fever

Answer 21

Temperature over 38 degrees
Loss of appetite
Lethargy

Question 22

Natural support for a kid’s fever

Answer 22

Hydration
Sleep
Tepid bathing
ACV socks

Question 23

Why are fevers beneficial in children?

Answer 23

T-cell differentiation development
Increases heat shock proteins

Question 24

What are heat shock proteins?

Answer 24

Immune chaperones regulating viral infections
Influence host cell entry
Influence gene expression
Influence apoptosis regulation

Question 25

Why is tepid bathing good for fevers?

Answer 25

Promotes mild peripheral vasodilation

Question 26

Why are ACV socks good for fevers?

Answer 26

Peripheral vasodilation to help reduce core body temperature

Question 27

Examples of homeopathy to support a fever

Answer 27

Aconite Belladonna

Question 28

What is ottis media?

Question 28

What is otitis media?

Answer 28

Infection of the middle ear Accompanied by cold/flu symptoms

Question 29

What is otitis media with effusion?

Answer 29

Collection of fluid in middle ear without signs of acute inflammation

Question 30

Causes and risk factors for otitis media

Answer 30

Age - 3 months-4 yrs when eustachian tube is more horizontal Under-functioning immune system Non-effective causes - food allergies, environmental irritants, dental problems

Question 31

Natural approach to otitis media

Answer 31

Cold/flu approach Reduce/remove dairy (increases mucus production) Remove possible allergens Explore potential dental issues Hot/cold compress on ear Feed upright Tea tree oil/EVOO around ear opening

Question 32

Herbal approaches to otitis media

Answer 32

Aconite Belladonna Chamomile

Question 33

When would you use aconite with otitis media?

Answer 33

When outer ear is hot, red, swollen

Question 34

When would you use belladonna with otitis media?

Answer 34

Throbbing or pulsating pain in ear Accompanying fever

Question 35

When would you use chamomile with otitis media?

Answer 35

Painful earache from heat/wind exposure One cheek red, other pale