If your child likes to swim or play in the water but catches a cold and coughs, you may be wondering if you can still go to the pool. A cold is one of the most common diseases in children. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most children have a cold 8 to 10 times when they are 2 years old. A cold with a dry cough usually disappears within 7 to 10 days. Although colds occur more frequently in the fall and winter, they are also common in summer - the golden time to swim. The symptoms that appear when your child catches a cold can help you determine if swimming is a good idea.
A little girl is sitting in a shallow pool. (Source: Karen Roach / Hemera / Getty Images) Children's colds and coughs
[12] The common cold is an upper respiratory tract infection that is the most common cause of short-term cough the reason. This cough usually disappears within 14 days, but sometimes it takes 3 to 4 weeks to recover. With a runny nose, stuffy nose and cough, a cold child may experience: - Sore throat. - After the nose leaks. - Headache - Sneezing. - Low fever. - Pink eye or conjunctivitis. - Earache. - Irritable.You may try to use over-the-counter medications to alleviate your child's symptoms. However, no drugs have proven to be safe and effective, and can alleviate cough and cold symptoms in young children. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends not providing any cough and cold medicines to children under the age of four because they can cause serious life-threatening side effects.
Swimming or not swimming
usually requires a simple cold to slow down the child's speed. The general rule of thumb is that if your child's symptoms only appear in the throat and head, moderate physical activity (such as swimming) is enough - just like a common cold. However, if your child is a little tired or has a fever with a fever, muscle aches or gland enlargement, playing at home may be better than going to the pool. This way, your child can rest or take a nap as needed without having to stay in the water. Also keep in mind that for indoor swimming pools, by-products of the chlorine disinfection process can irritate the respiratory tract and cause coughing or aggravation of asthma. Swimming in the outdoor pool or playing with water sprinklers avoids this problem.
Avoid passingSowing bacteria
If your child has a cold and cough, it is important to take steps to avoid spreading the bacteria to others. This is especially important in the first 3 days of the most infectious symptoms of the disease. For example, your child should not be in close contact with other children or share water toys while swimming. Keeping your nose clean and coughing also helps prevent illness around your child. Finally, young children with diarrhea - sometimes accompanied by a cold in their children - should not be with other people.
Warnings and Precautions
Because children between the ages of 1 and 4 have the highest drowning rate, it is important to keep your wit. When your child is in or near the water, you can use the long arm. . While playing in the water is a great way for you and your child to play, many young children do not have the ability to swim in swimming and are usually not ready for swimming. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children's health and emotional maturity and any physical limitations be considered before starting a drinking program.
A cold is usually a mild illness that disappears if there is no treatment. However, in some cases, symptoms like a cold may send a more severe signal. If your child has the following conditions, please contact your doctor: - Frequent sleepiness or irritability. - Earache. - A rash. - Fever is above 102 F. - Seizures. - The neck is stiff or painful. - The runny nose lasts longer than 10 to 14 days. - Cough lasts for more than a week.
If your child has difficulty breathing or has blue lips or nails, seek emergency medical attention.
