The kids are going back to school, which means flu season will be fast approaching. Sure, chicken noodle soup and lots of TLC help, but with all the cold and flu medications on the shelves are you left confused and overwhelmed? Should you even use these medications on your kids at all? Today, Momversation panelist Giyen Kim, author of baconismyenemy.com asks our experts about a problem we often have when we're standing in front of rows and rows of cold and flu medications at the drugstore... "what do I get?" Dr. Cara Natterson and nurse practitioners, Tori Kropp and Dyan Eybergen help parents decipher what medications you should get to alleviate all your family's cold and flu symptoms this season.
What should you know about over the counter medicine?
Dr. Cara Natterson: Tips on deciphering between medications
-Acetaminophen Tyelonol) or Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) should be used as fever reducers
-Decongestants is for congestion and only works when mucous is clear and drippy.
-Cough suppressants: We want kids to move everything up and out of their chest. Pediatrician prefer Expectorants- they create a cough and make everything come out and move sickness along quicker
Tori Kropp: "Natural remedies can help too."
-Keep child well rested
-Drink lots of (warm) fluids
-Teach a child to blow nose to get mucous out
-Steam can help
-Be sure to wash hands frequently to minimize illness
Dyan Eyebergen: "Restock your medicine cabinet!"
-Make sure dates on medications are current and not expired
-Storage of medications is equally important; cool,dark, dry places
-"When in doubt, throw it out!"
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