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the child has a slight cold​

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Help for a Child with a Cold

It starts with a sneeze and a runny nose. From your child's symptoms, you suspect you're dealing with a cold. You want to help your child feel better, but over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medicines may not be the answer. The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends against using them for children younger than 4 years. From age 4 to 6, these medicines should only be used if advised by your child's doctor. Several studies show that cold and cough products don't work in young children and can have potentially serious side effects.

In addition, a lot of products contain a mix of ingredients meant to treat more than one symptom, including symptoms your child may not have. This also increases the risk that your child may overdose on one ingredient if you are giving your child more than one medication.

Ask your doctor what he or she recommends for different symptoms, and do it before your child gets a cold.

Here are some common cold symptoms and what ingredients to look for on labels if your pediatrician recommends medication.