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Coughs and Colds
Many parents worry that their kid is having “too many” colds. But the average annual number of colds is around ten a year in healthy children! Kids tend to snot all over one another and spread infections with amazing rapidity. The good news is that a ton of colds during childhood may translate into fewer colds as he gets older. Is there anything you can do to help him feel better and when should a kid with a “cold” see the doctor?
A cold, or upper respiratory infection, is a viral infection that attacks the nose and throat (upper airways). And unfortunately they are terribly common. So common, in fact, that you’ll find information on coughs and colds in both Chapter 2 and Chapter 5. You’ll also learn why kids shouldn’t be given cough and cold medicine. Sometimes a kid with a “cold” may actually need medical attention, but most healthy kids will get better in a about a week. Unless they catch another cold immediately afterwards!
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"WHAT I LIKED: This book is written in a funny, down to earth way that doesn't make you feel like an idiot. I really would have appreciated something like this when my kids were really little and I freaked out over everything they put in their mouths. It has a scenario/question and answer format, with clear answers on when not to panic and when to call 911."
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