Mothers beware! In this cold season, children’s green mucus might be a sign of diseases and illness in cold weather.

            In the winter, children tend to get sick more quickly than usual due to the colder and drier weather. There might be different symptoms when your little one is sick with a cold. For instance, they might have a cold with a runny nose, or primarily a high fever, or sometimes an intense cough, all of which might be more severe than other symptoms. Now, we will let you know how to observe the mucus color among babies, as it can be a sign of any disease. During the winter, in particular, there are 6 illnesses parents have to be aware of

            The cause of colds is caused by various diseases. Therefore, observing the green color of the mucus when children are sick with a cold can indicate an illness in the first place.

1. Colds caused by viral infections Most of your baby's colds are caused by viruses. They might normally have fever, cough, clear runny nose, sore throat, and sneeze for a couple of days, then the symptoms will gradually improve. Sometimes, colds caused by viruses can cause thick mucus to accumulate in the nose, and it can cause a bacterial infection following a viral infection. Parents will see the baby's mucus gradually change from clear to green one.

1. Colds caused by bacterial infection Bacteria is less likely to cause a cold than a virus. Babies often have sudden onset of symptoms, such as fever, sore throat, runny nose, and a sudden green mucus. The symptoms, however, will improve after patients have antibiotics.

1. Sinusitis It is a complication caused by a chronic cold that cannot be cured within a week and the infection spreads into the sinus cavity, making the symptoms worse. Even if the time has passed for more than a week. Children might often have fever, headache, nasal congestion, and their nose does not smell, and cough up phlegm down the throat.

1. A cold that is about to disappear Children might often have clear flowing mucus, then it gradually thickens until it becomes opaque or green. However, the amount of mucus will decrease, and symptoms will improve. Children might have a mild fever, less cough, and less sore throat. Parents may not worry too much as the children are recovering.

Parents can see that green mucus is a sign of several illnesses. Sometimes, observing your children's symptoms cannot indicate precisely what infection it is and what medication they should take. Therefore, if your little ones have had a chronic cold for a long time, you should take them to a doctor and receive appropriate treatment.

Thank you Ms. Piyarat Ann Lertbannaphong, M.D., for the useful information

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