What is the best cold remedy for my daughter?
It is usual for young children to have lots of colds at this time of year. Your daughter is especially at risk as she is probably going to school or nursery where she will be in constant contact with the viruses which cause these infections. Although troublesome such colds are not usually dangerous, your daughter may find it hard to blow her nose which can make having a blocked nose unpleasant. Such colds can also cause a sore throat and a dry cough because the mucus building up in her nose trickles down and irritates the back of her throat and breathing tube, especially when she lies down at night. The pharmacist in your local chemist will be able to advise on linctuses and cough remedies to help your daughter’s symptoms. There is no strong medical evidence for any of these but as a parent it helps to feel you are doing something to help. Often a hot cup of honey and lemon tea at bedtime is just as soothing and less expensive. Menthol vapour rubs such as Vicks have been shown to reduc
