Doctors called frequent colds in preschoolers the norm

On January 20, doctors at the L.M. Roshal Children's Scientific and Clinical Center told us in which cases frequent colds in preschoolers are the norm.

So, experts noted that a child may get SARS six to eight times a year, and even more often during the period of adaptation to kindergarten or school. According to current clinical guidelines, there is no cause for alarm if the disease resolves in 7-10 days without complications.

Experts noted that the high incidence is associated with the formation of the immune system: each encounter with the virus serves as a kind of "training." However, it is worth considering an additional examination if the disease lasts for more than 10-14 days, complications often occur, the child does not gain weight well, gets tired quickly, there is a prolonged cough or snoring in his sleep, and the number of episodes of acute respiratory viral infections exceeds 10-12 per year. In such cases, adenoids and chronic ENT infections, vitamin and trace element deficiencies, allergic diseases or immaturity of the immune system during the adaptation period are often detected, Radio 1 reports.

Yulia Rovenskaya, head of the pediatric department of the medical institution, stressed that it is not necessary to independently prescribe immunomodulators and vitamins to a child. According to her, it is more correct to contact a pediatrician to determine the true cause of frequent illnesses and to understand whether an in-depth examination is required or whether it is a natural stage of the immune system development.

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Last December, pulmonologist Natalia Geppe said that frequent winter colds in a child can lead to bronchial asthma. According to her. exacerbations of the disease occur against the background of viral infections, and are also provoked by various allergens, writes RT.

Dentist Tatiana Petrova said that sick teeth in children can reduce immunity and cause frequent colds. According to her, the doctor noted that baby teeth play an important role in the formation of a child's bite, chewing and speech, as well as in the development of the jaw. Their condition directly affects the growth of permanent teeth and the overall health of the child. 360.ru .

In October, nutritionist Yulia Popova said that garlic has antibacterial and antiviral properties and is indispensable for the prevention of acute respiratory viral infections. Thanks to sulfur compounds, it helps reduce blood pressure, normalizes cholesterol levels, dilutes blood and reduces the risk of blood clots.

At the same time, doctor Andrey Tyazhelnikov, in an interview with the Moscow city News agency, said that daily consumption of kefir or unsweetened yogurt helps strengthen nonspecific immunity. Unsweetened fermented dairy products with probiotics bring the greatest benefits.

Earlier, Honored Doctor of Russia Olga Zaitseva told Izvestia that children with asthma are at special risk for acute respiratory viral infections. According to her, a respiratory infection, even a mild one, in a child with asthma can cause a severe attack or provoke the onset of the disease.

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