Children - cough and cold Flashcards

1
Q

Cold

A
  • Viral – children have no immunity so will get lots of colds a year
  • Build immunity as they get older and get fewer colds
  • Most colds will go away in 5- 7 days
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Cough

A
  • Cough caused by mucus trickling down back of the throat.
  • Will normally go away within 3 weeks on its own.
  • Can be caused by colds, allergies, acid reflux.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Red flag symptoms

A
  • Very high temp, hot, shivery (chest infection)
  • Cough worsening at night (asthma)
  • Difficulty breathing
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Referral

A
  • Cough > 3 weeks
  • Bacterial rather than viral (need Abx)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Treatment for cough and cold

A

Benylin Children’s Night Coughs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Benylin Children’s Night Coughs

A
  • Relieves cough and dries runny nose
  • Diphenhydramine: antihistamine, relieves coughing and dry secretions in the nose and chest
  • Levomenthol: helps breathe easier
  • 6-12 yrs
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Non-Pharm Treatment for cough and cold

A
  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Encourage whole family to wash hands regularly to stop spread
  • > 1age warm drink of honey and lemon
  • Raise babies head to help stuffy nose
  • Use humidifier: moisture in the air will make it easier to breathe
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly