15c. Children's Health - Coughs, Colds, Otitis Media Flashcards
Signs and symptoms of a cold/cough
Blocked/runny nose
Sneezing
Catarrh
Sore throat
Cough
Fatigue
Natural approach to colds/coughs
Garlic
Onion/honey
Ginger
A
C
D
Zn
Se
Fe
Probiotics
Antioxidants
Why is garlic good for colds/coughs?
Anti-microbial
Immune boosting
Mucolytic
Why is onion/honey good for colds/coughs?
Anti-microbial
Anti-inflammatory
Why is vit C good for colds/coughs?
Effective at preventing/relieving symptoms of viral infections
Upregulates interferons, NK cells and T-cells
Wny is Zn good for colds/coughs?
Inhibits viral replication
Increases NK cell activity
Reduces inflammatory cytokines
Why is vit A good for colds/coughs?
Enhances T-cell proliferation
Regulates immune response
Why is vit D good for colds/coughs?
Immune modulatory
Why are probiotics good for colds/coughs?
Regulate innate and adaptive immunity
Why is Fe good for colds/coughs?
Immune cell maturation/proliferation
Why is Se good for colds/coughs?
T-lymphocyte proliferation
Regulating immune response
Why are antioxidants good for colds/coughs?
Protect from infection damage
Minimise damage from infection
Herbal approaches to colds/coughs
Echinacea
Thyme
Mullein
Elder
YEP tea
Why is echinacea good for colds/coughs?
Immunomodulatory
Why is thyme good for colds/coughs?
Antimicrobial
Expectorant
Antispasmodic
Why is mullein good for colds/coughs?
Expectorant
Why is elder good for colds/coughs?
Antiviral
Anti-inflammatory
Expectorant
Antioxidant
What is YEP tea?
Yarrow
Elderberry
Peppermint
Why is YEP tea good for colds/coughs?
Diaphoretic
Immune supporting
Practical approaches to supporting colds/coughs
Vaporiser - tea tree, chamomile, lemon, lavender
Ventilated room
Saline nasal spray (older kids)
Signs and symptoms of a fever
Temperature over 38 degrees
Loss of appetite
Lethargy
Natural support for a kid’s fever
Hydration
Sleep
Tepid bathing
ACV socks
Why are fevers beneficial in children?
T-cell differentiation development
Increases heat shock proteins
What are heat shock proteins?
Immune chaperones regulating viral infections
Influence host cell entry
Influence gene expression
Influence apoptosis regulation
Why is tepid bathing good for fevers?
Promotes mild peripheral vasodilation
Why are ACV socks good for fevers?
Peripheral vasodilation to help reduce core body temperature
Examples of homeopathy to support a fever
Aconite
Belladonna
What is ottis media?
What is otitis media?
Infection of the middle ear
Accompanied by cold/flu symptoms
What is otitis media with effusion?
Collection of fluid in middle ear without signs of acute inflammation
Causes and risk factors for otitis media
Age - 3 months-4 yrs when eustachian tube is more horizontal
Under-functioning immune system
Non-effective causes - food allergies, environmental irritants, dental problems
Natural approach to otitis media
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
Herbal approaches to otitis media
Aconite
Belladonna
Chamomile
When would you use aconite with otitis media?
When outer ear is hot, red, swollen
When would you use belladonna with otitis media?
Throbbing or pulsating pain in ear
Accompanying fever
When would you use chamomile with otitis media?
Painful earache from heat/wind exposure
One cheek red, other pale
