what are the differences between flu and cold symptoms in a toddler?

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Answer 1

Influenza is worse: Both are viral infections, so a toddler will have a medium fever (between 102-104 degrees Fahrenheit) but the flu fever lasts longer and the child looks sicker.

Answer 2

Wheeze, cough: Bronchiolitis usually caused by RSV generally causes wheezing and coughing along with difficult breathing. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe requiring hospitalization at times.

Answer 3

Wheezing!: Babies with bronchiolitis, or a viral infection of the small airways in the lungs, have cough, funny nose, fever and wheezing. They may have decreased appetite and have trouble sleeping. If your baby is breathing fast, wheezing, or has a persistent cough, see your pediatrician.

Answer 4

Nasal mucous, cough: Babies and toddlers with RSV virus infection have lots of nasal mucous, so they have some trouble breathing through the nose. The mucous also forms in the lungs, so they cough and wheeze. They breathe fast, making it hard for them to eat or swallow. They work harder to breathe, sometimes sucking in the skin between ribs, and get very tired. Hospitalization may be needed for symptoms like these.

Answer 5

Common cold: Early symptoms include runny nose, stuffiness, mild cough and sneezing. A few days later, more serious symptoms develop such as fever, trouble breathing, wheezing, irritability and flaring of the nostrils.

Answer 6

Crackles - fine: A symptom not mentioned above, but quite commonly seen with bronchiolitis is fine crackles on auscultation of the chest.

Answer 7

Singing Parent: Seriously. This may not apply to you if you spend a lot of time face-to-face with your child already, but i think one of the main epidemics of the 21st century is the epidemic of human contact deficiency. Children go from squeaky toy to spell-and-speak to a smartphone while receiving no reinforcement of social cues. Having said that, i think the best musical toy is a toy instrument to play.

Answer 8

Almost anything: Toddlers love to explore and musical instruments are wonderful tools. Any instrument that is safe for the toddler and doesn't have excessively loud volume is appropriate. Toddler drums and toddler keyboards are probably the most utilized instruments.

Answer 9

Simple music makers: Toddlers enjoy simple toys. Toys don't have to be complex nor expensive, but do have to be child-safe. Musical toys should have pleasing, fun sounds for children. The toys should not be noisy nor annoying to parents. Finally, try to choose toys that do not run on batteries, so that children will not add to the environmental problem of billions of batteries in their landfills.

Answer 10

Yes: This is an excellent question. I would say yes (and to have them cover to cough and wash hands often). I will also refer this to other doctors to learn what our healthtap neonatologists, pediatricians and infectious disease experts have to say about exposure to 'germs' and long-term health.

Answer 11

Yes: Absolutely! i know how difficult this may be, but distance along with good handwashing are among the best preventative measures we can take. How far is not always clear, but 8-10 feet spacing seems to work.Remember a minor infection in 1 child may be a very serious one in another.

Answer 12

Yes: Parents should keep newborns away from sick people and people who might be sick (such as people who say they "just have allergies" and people who look well but have housemates at home with colds or the flu). Regarding sick toddlers, everyone except the primary caretakers should keep away from a sick toddler (there's no reason for other people to risk getting the toddler's illness).

Answer 13

Confusion/hurt: Children, who may not understand that their parent’s behavior and mood is determined by the amount of alcohol or other drugs in their bloodstream, can feel confused and insecure. They love their parents and worry about them, and yet feel angry and hurt that their parents do not love them enough to stop using when they are old enough to understand.

Answer 14

They might lose you.: Addiction causes preoccupation with the addicting substance. This can lead to child abuse, neglect or worse. You need to get help. There are many resources available but you need to take the first step. Try your county or state mental health office. There are many online self-help resources as well. Clergy and your doctor all have referral possibilities. Even urgent cares and er's also can help.

Answer 15

Maybe: Although most children can get all vitamins and nutrients they need from a well balanced diet, there are some times when a multivitamin can be helpful. Vit d and calcium are often lacking, especially in children who can't (or won't) drink milk. Iron can also be deficient in children who do not eat red meat.

Answer 16

Maybe: A natural drop in feeding happens as growth slows from a 14lb/10in/yr in 1st yr to a 5lb/4inch/yr in 2nd. They also drive you crazy with their food selections. I expect todlers to feed well about 4-5 days a month, grazing & picky for the rest. Vitamins are ok if you want but most do well without. I like liquid vits at that age, not the candy vits. Todlers may find & ingest adult look alike meds.

Answer 17

Yes, if off formulas: The general recommendation is that toddlers should be given extra vitamin d unless they are already taking in 400 units a day from dairy in their diet. Kids can be picky eaters who don't eat a balanced diet every week, so giving a children's multivitamin each day is an easy way to be sure they are getting adequate amounts of a variety of vitamins. Toddler formula has the vitamins added already.

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