Paediatrics - Coughs, colds and fevers Flashcards
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What are the common signs and symptoms of coughs, colds, and fevers?
Blocked or runny nose, sneezing, catarrh, sore throat, cough, fever, aching muscles, headache, lethargy, fatigue.
What indicates an under-functioning immune system in children?
Constant infections where the child never fully recovers, highlighting a need to support the immune system and microbiome health.
How can garlic help with coughs and colds?
Garlic is antimicrobial, immune-boosting, and mucolytic due to allicin, and can be used in food over the age of 1.
What natural remedy can be used for sore throats?
Finely chopped onion smothered with manuka honey for 1‒2 hours. The onion’s phenolic compounds are antimicrobial, and the honey’s methylglyoxal is antimicrobial as well.
How can ginger help with coughs and colds?
Freshly grated ginger in hot water, with lemon and honey added to taste, helps with inflammation and antimicrobial properties.
What role does Vitamin C play in respiratory infections?
Vitamin C is effective at preventing and relieving symptoms of viral respiratory infections, up-regulating interferons, NK cells, and T-cells.
How does Zinc help with coughs, colds, and fevers?
Zinc increases immune cell activity, including phagocytes, NK cells, T- and B-cells, inhibits viral replication, and reduces inflammatory cytokines.
What is the role of Vitamin A in immune function?
Vitamin A is essential for epithelial cells and mucous membranes, regulating immune responses and enhancing T-cell proliferation.
How does Vitamin D support immune function?
Vitamin D modulates both adaptive and innate immunity. Deficiency is associated with decreased immunity.
How do probiotics assist in immune function?
Probiotics regulate adaptive and innate immunity and have immunomodulatory functions.
Why is Selenium important during illness?
Selenium supports T-lymphocyte proliferation, activity, antibody production, and regulating excessive immune responses.
What are the benefits of antioxidant foods during illness?
Antioxidant foods protect and minimize damage from infection, and can be added to juices, smoothies, salads, or roasted.
What are slippery elm ball lozenges used for?
Slippery elm ball lozenges are soothing and anti-inflammatory and can be used for sore throats or coughs.
What herbal medicine can help with immunity during a cold?
Echinacea purpurea / angustifolia (20 drops 3x daily) has immunomodulatory effects.
What is the role of thyme in treating coughs and colds?
Thyme is antimicrobial, expectorant, and antispasmodic. Use 10 drops 3x daily.
How does mullein help during coughs and colds?
Mullein is an expectorant. Use 10 drops 3x daily.
How can elderberry (Sambucus nigra) help during a cold?
Elderberry is antiviral, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. Use 20 drops 3x daily.
What is YEP tea, and how does it support immunity?
YEP tea (yarrow, elderberry, peppermint) is a diaphoretic and immune-supporting blend. Drink 1 cup 3x daily.
What can a vaporizer do for coughs and colds?
Use essential oils like tea tree, chamomile, and cajeut in the vaporizer at night. For children under 6 months, use lemon and lavender oils.
What practical solutions can help with clearing sinuses in older children?
Use saline nasal spray or a salt pipe to help clear sinuses.
What tissue salts can be used for inflammation during a cold?
Ferrumphos 3x daily for inflammation.
What tissue salt is recommended for a runny nose at the start of a cold?
Nat. mur. 3x daily for a clear runny nose.
What tissue salt is used for a wet cough with thick white discharges?
Kali. mur. 3x daily for a wet cough with thick white discharges.
What tissue salt is recommended for a wet cough with golden yellow discharges?
Kali. phos. 3x daily for a wet cough with thick golden yellow discharges.
