Remember how miserable
you felt when you last had a cold? Can you imagine what your baby must feel
when he experiences a cold for the first time?
Viruses are responsible
for causing colds. Infected people spread the viruses when they sneeze or cough
nearby healthy people. The virus gets into the nose and throat where it
multiplies.
When your baby has a
cold, there will be a number of symptoms. He will be sneezing and have a runny
nose. He may have a sore throat and it may be difficult for him to swallow. His
glands may become swollen.
He may not feel like
eating much and he could become irritable. A cough may develop. He may get a
slight fever or have a body temperature of 101 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
When to Seek Medical
Advice
If your baby is three
months old or less and has cold like symptoms, you should contact a
pediatrician immediately. Cold like symptoms in a baby three months old or less
are misleading and could lead to a serious ailment.
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