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Nutrition 2 (Semester II) > 15c. Children's Health - Coughs, Colds, Otitis Media > Flashcards

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

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Signs and symptoms of a cold/cough

A

Blocked/runny nose
Sneezing
Catarrh
Sore throat
Cough
Fatigue

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Natural approach to colds/coughs

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

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Why is garlic good for colds/coughs?

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Anti-microbial
Immune boosting
Mucolytic

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Why is onion/honey good for colds/coughs?

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Anti-microbial
Anti-inflammatory

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Why is vit C good for colds/coughs?

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

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Wny is Zn good for colds/coughs?

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Inhibits viral replication
Increases NK cell activity
Reduces inflammatory cytokines

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Why is vit A good for colds/coughs?

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Enhances T-cell proliferation
Regulates immune response

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Why is vit D good for colds/coughs?

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Immune modulatory

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Why are probiotics good for colds/coughs?

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Regulate innate and adaptive immunity

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Why is Fe good for colds/coughs?

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Immune cell maturation/proliferation

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Why is Se good for colds/coughs?

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T-lymphocyte proliferation
Regulating immune response

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Why are antioxidants good for colds/coughs?

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Protect from infection damage
Minimise damage from infection

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Herbal approaches to colds/coughs

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Echinacea
Thyme
Mullein
Elder
YEP tea

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Why is echinacea good for colds/coughs?

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Immunomodulatory

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Why is thyme good for colds/coughs?

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Antimicrobial
Expectorant
Antispasmodic

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Why is mullein good for colds/coughs?

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Expectorant

17
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Why is elder good for colds/coughs?

A

Antiviral
Anti-inflammatory
Expectorant
Antioxidant

18
Q

What is YEP tea?

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Yarrow
Elderberry
Peppermint

19
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Why is YEP tea good for colds/coughs?

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Diaphoretic
Immune supporting

20
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Practical approaches to supporting colds/coughs

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

21
Q

Signs and symptoms of a fever

A

Temperature over 38 degrees
Loss of appetite
Lethargy

22
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Natural support for a kid’s fever

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Hydration
Sleep
Tepid bathing
ACV socks

23
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Why are fevers beneficial in children?

A

T-cell differentiation development
Increases heat shock proteins

24
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What are heat shock proteins?

A

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

25
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Why is tepid bathing good for fevers?

A

Promotes mild peripheral vasodilation

26
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Why are ACV socks good for fevers?

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Peripheral vasodilation to help reduce core body temperature

27
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Examples of homeopathy to support a fever

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Aconite
Belladonna

28
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What is ottis media?

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28
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What is otitis media?

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Infection of the middle ear
Accompanied by cold/flu symptoms

29
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What is otitis media with effusion?

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Collection of fluid in middle ear without signs of acute inflammation

30
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Causes and risk factors for otitis media

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

31
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Natural approach to otitis media

A

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

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Herbal approaches to otitis media

A

Aconite
Belladonna
Chamomile

33
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When would you use aconite with otitis media?

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When outer ear is hot, red, swollen

34
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When would you use belladonna with otitis media?

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Throbbing or pulsating pain in ear
Accompanying fever

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When would you use chamomile with otitis media?

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

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