CMV infection during pregnancy and impact on fetal health

 Infants are particularly vulnerable to viral infections; Because their immune systems have not fully developed, some habits, such as touching things, sucking fingers, and putting things in their mouths, can expose them to infection. However, contracting the common cold is not dangerous or fatal.

The common cold is an infection of the nose and throat (upper respiratory infection) and can be caused by one of more than 200 viruses, but rhinoviruses are the most common.

The cold virus enters your child's body through his or her mouth, eyes, or nose, and once your child is infected with a virus, he or she becomes immune to that virus. But because many viruses cause colds, your child may get several colds a year and many colds throughout his life. Also, some viruses do not produce lasting immunity, and your child can become infected with the virus through the air, when a sick person coughs, sneezes, or talks. It may transmit the virus directly to your child.

Direct contact. Anyone who has a cold and touches your child's hand can transmit the cold virus to your child, who can become infected after touching his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

Ways to treat colds in infants

1. Breast milk

Most babies under 6 months old don't need anything more than breast milk, which is rich in antibodies, which will kick in and help your baby's body fight the infection. Breast milk will also help build your baby's immunity and hydrate his body;

2. Saline solution

If your child has severe nasal congestion, you can try saline drops that are harmless and have no side effects at all. While you can buy a bottle of saline drops from a nearby pharmacy, you can also make them at home, and put no more than two drops in the nose. each nostril; To relieve congestion in your child's blocked nose, use a mucus suction device to remove the mucus and clean the nose

3. Steam inhalation

If you don't have a humidifier, you can sit with your child in the steamy room of the bathroom, with the doors closed and the hot water running, for about 15 minutes, which will help get rid of mucus buildup and a rough or dry throat.

4. Bed rest

If your child sleeps more than usual while sick, let him go to bed a little earlier. Here are some tips that may help him sleep better:

Try to stick to your baby's usual routine at nap time and bedtime.

Make the child as comfortable as possible before he sleeps. You can use a syringe or nasal aspirator to clean his nose of mucus and use an air humidifier in his room.