Acute rhinitis is a viral infection of the upper respiratory
tract.
Precautions:
<span>1.
</span>The virus can be spread via droplet from a sick
person talking, coughing and sneezing. It is thus important to cover the mouth with
tissue that should be discarded right away. If there is no available tissue,
coughing or sneezing into upper sleeve is preferred than into the hands.
<span>2.
</span>If the infected person touches his nose and
mouth, the virus can also be spread by hand-to-hand contact . Frequent and
proper hand washing will help in preventing the spread of common cold.
<span>3.
</span>Avoid sharing utensils, towels, phones or any object
that may be contaminated from virus from nose and mouth of the infected person.
Disinfect things with disinfectant.
Advice to parent who wants the child to avoid getting colds:
Kids age 6 and younger have a higher risk of getting common
colds. In addition to the usual precautions, it is important for parents to:
<span>1.
</span>Make sure the children are eating well and
getting enough rest. Good health will keep sickness at bay.
<span>2.
</span>Choose child care center that has good hygiene
practices and with a policy that advises kids that are sick to stay at
home/hospital.
<span>3.
</span>Frequently disinfector wash toys and other
objects that the child may touch or put in the mouth.
<span>4.
</span>Educate other family members and care givers
about proper hygiene and follow precautions when sick with common cold.