Battling cold season one tissue at a time
Many Canadian families will be on the front lines this cold season in the war against stuffiness and sniffling. When children are stuffed up and can’t breathe well, they don’t sleep well either. When a child is awake, the parents are too, and often the whole family ends up suffering.
In the battle against stuffy noses, parents are looking for anything they can do to help their little ones when they’re not breathing well.
“Back-to-basics home remedies that our grandmothers touted like gargling with salt water, using a humidifier and drinking hot liquids all help lessen symptoms,” says family physician, Dr. Johanne Blais. “Add to your care regime – drug-free nasal strips like Breathe Right Kids to help relieve nasal congestion and increase airflow, so kids can breathe better and sleep better.”
Feed them fluids
Plenty of fluids, including juices packed with vitamin C
Wrap them in warmth
Chicken soup and chamomile tea combined with warm baths will soothe their small, aching bodies.
Catch some ZZZZZ’s
Children need between nine and 12 hours of sleep every day and even more when they’re sick. And after all, sleep is the best medicine.
Breathe easy
For dreaded nasal congestion, use humidifiers, kid-friendly nasal strips like Breathe Right Kids and petroleum jelly to help your little one breathe better and sleep better.
For more information on drug-free alternatives for dealing with children’s cold symptoms, speak to your doctor. Contact your doctor if your child’s symptoms are severe or they are feeling sicker with each passing day.
