Cold is the most common disease that babies are prone to when they are young. It can occur all year round and is often caused by sudden changes in weather, climate, and invasion of cold pathogens. Parents will be very anxious if their baby catches a cold. Unlike adults, babies do not have a high immune system and often catch colds and fevers without attention, which is very worrying. What should we do if a baby in September catches a cold?
What should I do if my September baby has a cold and wind
What water to drink: You should drink perilla leaf soaked water. The amount of perilla leaves should be 5 fingers for adults and 3 fingers for children. Drink some hot Congee in advance for the amount grabbed by 5 fingers or 3 fingers. Never drink basil leaves and soak in water on an empty stomach. Soak in boiling water for 10 minutes or boil for 3 minutes, then cover and let it simmer for a while. Drinking until slightly sweating on the forehead, armpits, and back.
Slightly sweating: The specific method is to lower the protruding part of the back and neck to the 10cm vertebra, and heat it up. Use heating tools such as a water heater or heater to place it 20 to 30cm away from the back, and cover it with a blanket. Place a towel on the baby's back, then use a hair dryer about 30 centimeters away to blow hot air up and down the vertebrae.
Tuina: Acupoint, a wave of wind. The specific location is when the back of the hand and the arm form a 90 degree angle, and a horizontal line is seen. In the middle of the horizontal line is a wave of wind. Then, tap and knead for 3 minutes until the wasp enters the hole. The specific location is slightly outside the nostril, gently massage, and use the method of lifting and kneading the vertebrae. The specific location is a small pit under the protrusion behind the neck, and then lift and knead around it for 3 to 5 times.
The above methods are for reference only. If the mother is worried about this, it is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for treatment.
Comparison between Wind Cold Cold and Wind Heat Cold
Sweat: No sweat is caused by wind cold, while sweating (deficiency sweat) is caused by wind heat.
Body temperature: Fever (not very high) is wind cold, while fever (high fever) is wind heat.
Pain: Headache and body pain are caused by wind cold, while sore throat is caused by wind heat.
Nasal mucus: Clear nasal mucus is caused by wind cold, while yellow nasal mucus is caused by wind heat.
Phlegm: Coughing with thin and white phlegm indicates wind cold, while coughing with yellow and thick phlegm indicates wind heat.
Fear of Cold: The one who is more afraid of cold is the wind cold, and not afraid of cold wind and heat.
Tongue coating: White coating is wind cold, yellow coating is wind hot.
Cause: Wind cold caused by catching a cold while blowing, wind heat caused by external heat pathogens.
Our parents use nasal mucus to easily determine which type of cold their baby has after catching a cold. Generally speaking, a clear and watery nasal discharge may indicate a cold of the wind cold type, while a yellow purulent nasal discharge accompanied by bad breath may indicate a cold of the wind heat type. Regardless of the type, it is best for parents to take their babies to seek medical attention in a timely manner to avoid any danger to the baby.
