Preschool & School Age - Common Colds Flashcards
1
Q
What’s a common cold?
A
An infection of the nose and throat, caused by a virus
2
Q
How long do most colds lasts?
A
One week
3
Q
How long can a cough last?
A
3 weeks
4
Q
How long do fevers lasts?
A
At the beginning of a cold, and lasts 3-5 days
5
Q
Should you give antibiotics to a child with a cold? Or anyone for that matter?
A
No because it’s not a bacterial infection
Plus if you give a child too much antibiotics, they can build up a resistance
6
Q
Best way to prevent colds?
A
Hand hygiene
