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Prevention Tips
As prevention is always better than cure, Simple hygiene measures can help to prevent infection with the viruses that cause colds. These measures include:- Hand washing is an essential and highly effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
- Cover noses and mouths while sneezing and coughing
- Avoid sharing things with an infected person
- Be hygienic and keep the surroundings clean
- Throw away used tissues
Watch Out
- Wheezing(abnormal sounds of breathing)
- Chest pain
- Ear ache
When to See Doctor
Consult a doctor if your child experiences the following symptoms- Coughing with a lot of mucus
- Shortness of breath
- Tiredness
- Intolerable headache, facial or throat pain
- Chest pain or stomach pain
- Earache (Pain in ears)
- High fever