Is it possible to walk if you have a cough without fever?

Is it possible to walk with a child when he has a cough and what rules should be followed?

Why is it good to walk?

If a child starts coughing, should you take him out for a walk? To decide, it’s worth understanding why being in the fresh air is beneficial, especially for children. Just 20 years ago, doctors categorically did not recommend walking if you had a cold or other illnesses. But medical practice shows that staying in the fresh air not only does not harm the treatment, but also helps it.

When walking, the following processes occur:

1. If the air temperature is close to 0 or below zero, for example in winter, then many bacteria and viruses die. This means that the task is greatly simplified for the immune system.
2. When exposed to the sun, vitamin D is produced. This substance accelerates many metabolic processes, which contributes to faster treatment of any disease.
3. A walk improves your mood, especially when it comes to a child. At this time, the production of a number of hormones is accelerated, which contribute to faster recovery.

In addition, when staying in the fresh air, blood vessels narrow. As a result, mucus secretion decreases. This helps the child breathe easier and the body’s cells receive oxygen in full.

Another plus is that during the walk you can ventilate the room, which means removing pathogens from its air.

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Since almost all of us live in cities with very unfavorable health conditions, and in addition to this we lead an unhealthy lifestyle, this topic is very relevant at the moment. We perform many actions or, on the contrary, we remain inactive, without thinking at all about the consequences for our body. Our life is in breathing, without it we cannot live even a few minutes. This test will help you determine whether your lifestyle can provoke lung diseases, and will also help you think about your respiratory system health and correct your mistakes.

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You lead the right lifestyle

You are a fairly active person who cares and thinks about your respiratory system and health in general, continue to play sports, lead a healthy lifestyle and your body will delight you throughout your life. But do not forget to undergo examinations on time, maintain your immunity, this is very important, do not overcool, avoid severe physical and strong emotional overload. Try to minimize contact with sick people; if forced contact, do not forget about protective equipment (mask, washing your hands and face, clearing your respiratory tract).

It's time to think about what you are doing wrong...

You are at risk, you should think about your lifestyle and start taking care of yourself. Physical education is required, or even better, start playing sports, choose the sport that you like most and turn it into a hobby (dancing, cycling, gym, or just try to walk more). Do not forget to treat colds and flu promptly, they can lead to complications in the lungs. Be sure to work on your immunity, strengthen yourself, and be in nature and fresh air as often as possible. Do not forget to undergo scheduled annual examinations; it is much easier to treat lung diseases in the initial stages than in advanced stages. Avoid emotional and physical overload; if possible, eliminate or minimize smoking or contact with smokers.

It's time to sound the alarm!

You are completely irresponsible about your health, thereby destroying the functioning of your lungs and bronchi, have pity on them! If you want to live a long time, you need to radically change your entire attitude towards your body. First of all, get examined by specialists such as a therapist and a pulmonologist; you need to take radical measures, otherwise everything may end badly for you. Follow all the doctors’ recommendations, radically change your life, perhaps you should change your job or even your place of residence, completely eliminate smoking and alcohol from your life, and reduce contact with people who have such bad habits to a minimum, toughen up, strengthen your immunity as much as possible spend more time in the fresh air. Avoid emotional and physical overload. Completely eliminate all aggressive products from everyday use and replace them with natural, natural remedies. Do not forget to do wet cleaning and ventilation of the room at home.

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Does your lifestyle involve heavy physical activity?

• Yes, daily
• Sometimes
• Seasonal (eg vegetable garden)
• No

How often do you undergo a lung examination (eg fluorogram)?

• I don’t even remember when was the last time
• Every year, without fail
• Once every couple of years

Do you play sports?

• No
• Yes, professionally and regularly
• It happened in the past
• Yes, amateur

• Yes
• No
• When I'm sick
• Sometimes

Do you treat acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections, influenza and other inflammatory or infectious diseases?

• Yes, at the doctor's
• No, it goes away on its own after some time
• Yes, I self-medicate
• Only if it's really bad

Do you carefully observe personal hygiene (shower, hands before eating and after walking, etc.)?

• Yes, I wash my hands all the time
• No, I don't follow this at all
• I try, but sometimes I forget

Do you take care of your immunity?

• Yes
• No
• Only when sick
• I find it difficult to answer

Have any relatives or family members suffered from serious lung diseases (tuberculosis, asthma, pneumonia)?

• Yes, parents
• Yes, close relatives
• No
• I can not say for sure

Do you live or work in an unfavorable environment (gas, smoke, chemical emissions from enterprises)?

• Yes, I live permanently
• No
• Yes, I work in such conditions
• Previously lived or worked

Do you or your household use sources of strong odors (aroma candles, incense, etc.)?

• Often
• Rarely
• Almost daily
• No

Do you have heart disease?

• Yes, chronic
• Rarely, but it does happen
• No
• If you have any doubts, you need an examination

How often are you in damp, dusty or moldy environments?

• Constantly
• I'm not there
• Previously was
• Rarely, but it happens

Do you often get sick with acute respiratory infections or acute respiratory viral infections?

• I'm constantly sick
• Rarely, no more than once a year
• Often, more than 2 times a year
• I never get sick or once every five years

Do you or any of your relatives have diabetes?

• Yes, I have
• I find it difficult to answer
• Yes, with close relatives
• No

Do you have any allergic diseases?

• Yes, one
• No
• Not sure, needs testing
• Yes, even a few

What kind of lifestyle do you lead?

• Sedentary
• Active, constantly on the move
• Sedentary

Does anyone in your family smoke?

• Yes
• No
• Happens sometimes
• Used to smoke

• Yes, I smoke regularly
• No and never smoked
• Rarely, but it happens
• Previously smoked, but quit

Do you have air purification devices in your home?

• No
• Yes, I change filters all the time
• Yes, we use it sometimes
• Yes, but we don’t monitor the devices

Do you often use household chemicals (cleaning products, aerosols, etc.)?

• Often
• Rarely, when necessary
• Constantly, that's the job
• I don't use it at all

Wet or dry cough

As you know, the symptom in question can be productive (wet) and unproductive (dry). What type of cough can you take for a walk?

These types of respiratory disease symptoms are slightly different from each other:

• With a productive, or wet, cough, sputum is released. As a result, pathogens are removed from the respiratory tract, and treatment is more effective and faster;
• with a nonproductive, or dry, cough, there is either no sputum at all or very little of it. If you do not use special medications, the disease can last for quite a long time.

How to walk

If a child has a cough, then you cannot deprive him of fresh air. A baby or an older child should definitely be taken for a walk. How to do this correctly? What should you consider when going out into the fresh air with your child?

Here you need to remember the following recommendations from doctors:

1. A coughing child should not walk in inclement weather. If it’s foggy with rain or snowing outside, it’s better to stay at home. The best option is a sunny day. If we are talking about winter, then there should not be severe frost and the walks themselves become shorter.
2. Don't wrap your baby up. Even if he is sick, you cannot dress him “like going to the North Pole.” In such clothes, the child will sweat in just five minutes, because he will definitely run and jump. If this happens, you need to go home immediately. A wet body cools down faster, and the disease can worsen.
3. A walk will only be useful if the baby breathes fresh air. Therefore, you need to go to a park or to an area where there are no roads or industrial facilities nearby.
4. It is better to choose inactive games while walking or just walk. Running, rollerblading or cycling - it’s best to postpone all this until your final recovery. During such games, the baby will definitely sweat, which can “return” the disease.
5. In the summer, be sure to take something to drink with you. When coughing, you need to moisten the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract more often. That is why doctors recommend drinking plenty of warm drinks during illness.

Is it possible for a child to go for a walk if he has a cough? This is even necessary. Fresh air will only help the baby cope with the disease. But this does not mean that the longer the child is out for a walk, the faster he will recover. Everything should be in moderation. In summer you can spend half an hour or an hour outside. In winter, this time should be reduced, especially in frosty weather.

When not to go for a walk

There are situations in which being outside can harm a child.

Doctors do not recommend walking if one of the following situations occurs:

• The child has a high temperature. If the thermometer is above 37.5, then it is better to stay home. Only after your body temperature has normalized can you take a walk in the fresh air, even if the disease has not yet been completely defeated;
• if the cough occurs in fits and starts, the baby feels nauseous. Under such circumstances, a walk will only weaken the little patient’s body;
• the child is dizzy and feels weak;
• if the cough is allergic in nature and the irritant is pollen or something else that can be found on the street.

If he is sick with chickenpox, scarlet fever, diphtheria or other similar ailments, then other children playing in the yard can “catch” them. For such diseases, it is better to recover at home, just do not forget to periodically ventilate the baby’s room.

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Syrups:

Bronholitin syrup - perfect for treating dry cough in children (Average cost in a pharmacy is 100 rubles)

Paxeladin syrup is an analogue of the above product, but in a different price category (Average cost in a pharmacy is 250 rubles)

Pills:

Stoptussin - excellent and inexpensive cough tablets for children (Average price in a pharmacy is 110 rubles)

Sinekod - excellent tablets for dry cough for children (Average price in pharmacies 200 rubles)

Glauvent is also a very good tablet for cough treatment (Average price in pharmacies is 250 rubles)

Sprays:

Ingalipt is an excellent and inexpensive cough spray for children (Average price in a pharmacy is 60 rubles)

Faringosept is also a very good cough spray (Average price in a pharmacy is 110 rubles)

Tantum Verde is an excellent drug in the form of a spray, in a high price category (Average price in pharmacies is 300 rubles)

Syrups and drops:

Stoptussin syrup - perfect for treating dry cough in adolescents and adults (Average cost in a pharmacy is 150 rubles)

Sinekod drops are also an excellent product, but in a different price category (Average cost in a pharmacy is 350 rubles)

Pills:

Mucaltin - excellent and inexpensive cough tablets (Average price in a pharmacy is 50 rubles)

Sinekod - this excellent drug is also sold in tablet form (Average price in pharmacies is 150 rubles)

Solutan is also a very good cough tablet (Average price in pharmacies is 200 rubles)

Sprays:

Inhalipt is an excellent and inexpensive cough spray (Average price in a pharmacy is 60 rubles)

Hexoral is also a very good cough spray (Average price in a pharmacy is 170 rubles)

Tantum Verde is an excellent drug in the form of a spray, in a high price category (Average price in pharmacies is 300 rubles)

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Please indicate your age (your child's age)

• From 6 to 12 years
• From 12 to 18 years old
• Over 18

In what price range can you afford a cough medicine?

• Up to 100 rubles
• From 100 to 200 rubles
• Over 200 rubles

In what form do you prefer to take your cough medicine?

• Pills
• Syrup
• Spray

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Something needs to be changed urgently!

Judging by your diet, you don’t care about your immune system or your body at all. Most likely, you get sick often, suffer from intestinal problems, and are haunted by a feeling of constant fatigue. It's time to love yourself and start improving. It is urgent to adjust your diet, to minimize fatty, starchy, sweet and alcoholic foods. Eat more vegetables and fruits, dairy products. Feed the body by taking vitamins, drink more water (precisely purified, mineral). Strengthen your body, reduce the amount of stress in your life, think more positively and the transition to a healthy diet will be much easier, you just need to start.

Your immune system is in fairly good condition.

So far, it’s good, but if you don’t start taking care of her more carefully, health problems may begin (if the prerequisites haven’t already existed). Namely, allergies, frequent colds, intestinal problems and other “charms” of life accompany weak immunity. You should think about your diet, minimize fatty, flour, sweets and alcohol. Eat more vegetables and fruits, dairy products. To nourish the body by taking vitamins, do not forget that you need to drink a lot of water (precisely purified, mineral water). Strengthen your body, reduce the amount of stress in your life, think more positively and your immune system will be strong for many years to come.

Congratulations! Keep it up!

You care about your nutrition, health and immune system. Continue in the same spirit and health problems will not bother you for many years to come. Don't forget that this is mainly due to the fact that you eat right. Eat proper and healthy food (fruits, vegetables, dairy products), do not forget to drink plenty of purified water, strengthen your body, think positively. Just love yourself and your body, take care of it and it will definitely reciprocate your feelings.

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• Few times a week
• Once a month
• Several times a year
• I don't eat at all

Do you eat healthy and nutritious food?

• Always
• I strive for this
• No

How often do you eat foods containing high amounts of sugar?

• Daily
• Few times a week
• Once a month or less
• I don't use it at all

Do you carry out fasting days or any other cleansing procedures?

• 1-2 times a week
• Several times a month
• Several times a month

How many times a day do you eat?

• Less than 3 times
• Breakfast lunch and dinner
• More than 3 times

What type of people do you consider yourself to be?

• Optimist
• Realist
• Pessimist

How often do you eat baked goods and pasta made from light flour?

• Daily
• Few times a week
• Several times a month or less

Do you eat a varied diet?

• Yes
• No
• I eat a variety of foods, but the same dishes for many years

What products do you have for breakfast?

• Porridge, yogurt
• Coffee, sandwiches
• Other

What time do you have breakfast?

• Before 7.00
• 07.00-09.00
• 09.00-11.00
• Later 11.00

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• Yes
• No

Do you take vitamins?

• Yes, regularly
• Every season
• Very rarely
• I don't accept it at all

How much pure water do you drink per day?

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• 2.5-3.5 liters
• More than 3.5 liters

Have you ever had a food allergy?

• Yes
• No
• I find it difficult to answer

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• I'm still a little hungry
• I eat up, but not to the point of being full

Are you taking antibiotics?

• Yes
• No
• In case of urgent need

How often do you eat vegetables and fruits?

• Daily
• Few times a week
• Very rarely

What kind of water do you drink?

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• Cleaned with household appliances with filters
• Boiled
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• Few times a week
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Do you always eat at the same time?

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Is it possible to walk with a child with a runny nose or cough?

Active games in nature or just walking in the fresh air are always useful for everyone. But when a child has a cough and runny nose, many parents are afraid to take him out for a walk. In the traditional view of adults, fresh cold air, wind or snow can harm the baby and give him an even worse cold. In this article we will find out: is it possible to walk with a child with a runny nose and cough, what is the benefit of fresh air, in what cases should you not take a sick child for a walk, and also listen to the advice of the famous pediatrician Evgeniy Komarovsky.

Is it possible to walk with a child with a runny nose or cough?

How is fresh air beneficial? Many pediatricians believe that walks and active games in the fresh air can have a beneficial effect on the physical condition of the baby, ventilate the lungs from pathogenic microbes and significantly improve the general condition of the body. For such walks, it is better to choose parks and park squares, forest areas, places with numerous plantings, where there are bushes, trees, flowers and flower beds, corners of nature, decorated in landscape design. Any plant, in the process of its life activity, enriches the air with useful substances and enzymes, releasing useful ions and pure oxygen into space, and rainy or windy, but warm weather spreads fresh and clean air around.

The influence of fresh air on a child’s body is undeniable:

• fresh air has a beneficial and active effect on blood circulation in any body, including children's. During breathing, fresh air enters the lungs, enriching the entire body with oxygen, as a result of which blood circulation is significantly improved, and all microbes and viruses rooted in the body come out.
• fresh air helps to moisturize the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx, breathing becomes freer and cleaner;
• fresh air allows the child to blow his nose and cough thoroughly;
• cool, but not cold air, ventilates the child’s lungs and nasopharynx, helps enrich the body with pure oxygen, which has a positive effect on the course of all metabolic processes in the body;
• active physical movements in the fresh air contribute to the overall health of the body and fill every cell with good nutrition;

Is it possible to walk with a child with a runny nose?

If a child has a cold and a runny nose, he must breathe fresh air. But it is necessary to follow some rules so as not to harm the baby:

• with a slight runny nose, when the child shows physical activity and is interested in a walk;
• the child should be dressed lightly, but in warm clothes. When the baby is physically active during a walk, there is a risk that the child, wrapped up too warmly, will sweat and, with sharp gusts of wind, catch an even stronger cold;
• It is better not to take a sick baby out for a walk in severe frost, gusty wind or slushy rain. But if the wind and rain are calm and warm, such a walk can fill the baby’s sick body with fresh oxygen and help cope with the disease;
• before a walk, allow the child to blow his nose thoroughly so that fresh air enters the lungs without any obstacles;
• teach your child to breathe through the nose, such breathing is very beneficial for the body as a whole, the air entering the lungs through the nose is cleared of dust and contaminated microparticles floating in the air;
• be sure to observe and maintain the walking time, when the weather is warm and the duration of the walk can be up to one hour, if it is windy or light rain outside, such a walk should be reduced to twenty minutes, just so that the child can breathe fresh air and fill his body with it.

Is it possible to walk with a child with a runny nose and cough and a general weakness of his physical condition? It is not possible in the following cases:

• if the child is lethargic, drowsy, capricious and feels unwell;
• if the child’s body temperature exceeds 37.5 Celsius.
• You cannot take your child out for a walk in unfavorable weather conditions: severe frost, gusty wind, cold rain. These negative factors can further aggravate the disease and worsen the general condition of the child;
• If a child is allergic to pollen from flowering bushes and plants, in exceptional cases, it is better to wear a medical mask. These negative factors can complicate a simple runny nose caused by a cold and add an allergic component to it;
• if the baby is sick with an acute respiratory disease and experiences general painful heaviness throughout the body, if he is depressed and prone to whims;
• if the child has not just a cough, but a real sore throat, when the tonsils are enlarged and there is pus in them;
• if the baby is prescribed bed rest. In this case, only thorough ventilation and airing of the room in which the sick child is located is allowed.

The famous pediatrician Evgeny Komarovsky advises all parents to take their sick child, if he does not have a high temperature, into fresh air. Clean air can be useful for babies who have problems breathing through the nose and mucous membranes of the nasopharynx. If the baby’s condition is serious, it is necessary to regularly ventilate the room where the sick person is located.

If a child has a cough provoked by an allergic reaction to something, in this case, the famous pediatrician Evgeny Komarovsky strongly advises walks and games in the fresh air. In addition, he advises mothers to pay attention to the factors that cause an allergic cough. This could be a change of washing powder in which the baby’s clothes and clothes are washed, soap or shampoo for personal hygiene. To avoid an allergic reaction in a child, it is necessary to ventilate all rooms where the baby is as often as possible, and to exclude from the child’s daily use things that can collect dust. Soft toys and any products (bed linen, clothing, pillows) made from fleecy, fluffy fabric must regularly undergo thorough sanitary treatment and cleaning using a vacuum cleaner and machine wash.

In other cases, walks in the fresh air are simply necessary for the child. Fresh air clears the nasal and respiratory tract from infected microflora, purulent discharge and viral infection.

If during a walk a child actively breathes through his nose and suddenly develops a cough, this indicates that the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx have cleared and are well moisturized, which means that the body’s protective functions have become more active and the immune system is starting to work.

Is it possible to walk with a child if he has a cough?

Any cough is a direct consequence of a cold or acute respiratory disease. A cough can also manifest itself in a child as an allergic reaction to something. To avoid colds, a child from a very early age should be taught various hardening procedures: wiping the child’s body with a towel dipped in cold water, dousing with cool water, contrast showers, air baths from cool or even cold air.

The appearance of a cough, like a runny nose, can be caused by staphylococcus. With a weakened immune system, poor or unhealthy diet, the body weakens; on this fertile soil, staphylococcus begins to actively multiply in the cells of the body, which leads the baby’s health to acute respiratory disease, runny nose and cough.

If the child’s condition is satisfactory, there is no high body temperature, the baby is physically active and wants to go for a walk, then in this case there are no obstacles to playing and walking in nature.

The famous pediatrician Komarovsky believes that fresh air is the most important healer for a child’s runny nose and cough. During the breathing process, oxygen-saturated fresh air cleanses the baby’s nasopharynx, ventilates the lungs, moisturizes the mucous surfaces of the nasopharynx and bronchi, which promotes complete expectoration of mucus and purulent deposits from the lungs and nose.

A cough develops in the process of hypothermia of the body, which entails inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchi, pulmonary edema, in which putrefactive mucus and viral microflora accumulate. At the moment of coughing, the baby tries to free his lungs and bronchi from negative microflora, but in a confined space (room, apartment) it is impossible to completely free himself from excess infection.

And only streams of fresh, clean air can ventilate and cleanse the baby’s lungs from colds.

You can take your baby for a walk if he has any cold, as long as his body temperature does not exceed 37.5 degrees Celsius. When a baby, despite a cough, has a good appetite, shows physical activity, is in the mood for walks in the fresh air and active games, be sure to spend some time in the fresh air.

Is it possible to walk with a child with a runny nose and cough? The answer is simple - you can! The main thing is to carefully monitor the physical condition of your baby, his body temperature, when going for a walk, take into account his activity, desire to walk and play in the fresh air, and cheerful state of mind despite a runny nose or cough. And clean, fresh air will help a sick baby recover, enrich his body with fresh portions of oxygen, speed up blood circulation, help get rid of harmful microflora, cleanse and invigorate the body. Active and active games in the fresh air will strengthen the baby’s immunity, help get rid of runny nose and cough, and make his body healthy and active!

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Is it possible to go for a walk if a child is coughing?

Are parents doing the right thing by depriving their cold child of outdoor activities? Pediatricians position air baths as a comprehensive measure necessary for a speedy recovery.

But when it comes to children's health, it is advisable to pay attention to limiting factors. Is walking when your child has a cough beneficial or harmful? There is no definite answer, since each situation requires an individual approach.

All the pros and cons

What is a cough? This is a protective-adaptive reaction aimed at restoring and maintaining airway patency. Irritation of cough receptors occurs not only upon contact with fine dust, mucus or foreign objects, but also as a result of inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx, bronchi, and trachea.

Pathological cough is a common denominator for diseases of different etiologies. The main root causes of its occurrence are compared with acute respiratory viral infections, pharyngitis, sore throat, sinusitis, and laryngitis.

Disturbances in mucociliary clearance in childhood can be caused by abnormalities in the functioning of the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys, localization of benign and malignant formations, and allergies.

Therefore, before deciding whether it is possible to walk with a child when he has a cough, it is necessary to consult an otolaryngologist, analyze the weather conditions and the general well-being of the baby.

Pathologies and conditions when it is preferable to avoid taking air baths are presented in the following list:

• The stage of pronounced manifestations, which lasts 2-3 days. These are arbitrary figures; they may change up or down depending on the treatment regimen. The period of exacerbation is characterized by an increase in painful symptoms and the emergence of new clinical forms.
• High body temperature, weakness, malaise, feverish condition. The patient needs bed rest.
• Adverse weather conditions. In winter, this means a drop in temperature to -15⁰C and below (for sick children under one year old there is a reason to stay at home if the thermometer shows -5⁰C), gusty winds, snow and rain, and a blizzard. Sultry heat and high humidity have a detrimental effect on a weakened body.
• Residual cough. The last word remains with the attending physician. Taking into account the baby’s physiology and the characteristics of the disease, the pediatrician determines the frequency and duration of walks, especially when it comes to children under one year old.

In addition, destabilizing environmental factors include excessive concentrations of chemical elements in the atmosphere (typical of industrial areas), smog and heavy smoke during agricultural work.

Important! The incubation period after infection with viruses that cause ARVI lasts from 3 to 5 days. Pathogenic microorganisms are transmitted aerogenously, and in order not to infect strangers, it is necessary to avoid contact with healthy children.

If a child coughs more often and more intensely after a walk, this is a natural reaction that indicates a positive dynamics of recovery. Humid air reduces the stickiness of sputum, which makes it easier to expectorate, thereby activating the process of self-cleaning of the bronchial tract. During an attack, it is necessary to allow the baby to cough outside, since this will be problematic at home due to lack of oxygen.

It is harmful to go outside immediately after therapeutic procedures (inhalations, taking warm liquids, rubbing).

Benefits of fresh air for coughs

The simplest and most effective way to saturate a child’s body with oxygen is to spend more time in the fresh air. What if the child gets sick? Is it possible to walk outside if you have a cough?

A weakened immune system needs additional energy to resist viruses and bacteria, but where to get strength if the baby is constantly in a closed, unventilated room? Therefore, if the baby’s condition is satisfactory, take the child to the park or forest as soon as possible.

The benefits of air baths are manifested in the following actions:

• normalization of immune status;
• improvement of transport functions of the mucociliary apparatus;
• increased blood circulation in the bronchi;
• increasing the productivity of secretory glands;
• migration of a dry cough into a wet one;
• strengthening the bronchopulmonary apparatus.

When getting your baby ready for the promenade, you should take into account the fact that attacks of allergic cough worsen on the street during the flowering of trees, flowers, and gusts of strong wind.

When the respiratory organs are filled with oxygen, the lumens in the bronchi actively expand, the quality of breathing is restored, which shortens the recovery time and minimizes the risk of relapse of the disease.

Fact! In accordance with the sanitary and hygienic standards of children's institutions, walks with children under 4 years of age are prohibited at temperatures of -15⁰С and wind speeds above 15 m/s, starting from the age of four at -20⁰С.

Komarovsky's opinions and advice

The famous pediatrician E.O. Komarovsky emphasizes that for a growing organism, contact with environmental factors is vital, and in a sick child the need for additional oxygen increases.

For reference! The difference between children and adults is that children have a more intense metabolism, produce more heat, and accordingly, they tolerate low temperatures more easily.

The pediatrician provides recommendations on how to properly organize walks:

1. Choose places for exercise away from roads. The ideal option is a forest, park, garden. Forest air is saturated with beneficial phytoncides, optimally humidified, and contains no harmful chemical compounds, which is extremely important for weakened immunity.
2. Protect the skin from frostbite and overheating with children's cosmetic products.
3. At high thermal indices, change your walking regimen. You need to walk early in the morning and in the evening before going to bed.
4. Monitor the child's actions. Excessive activity uses up the energy needed for recovery.
5. Choose the right clothes to avoid hypothermia or overheating of the body. It is better if these are things made from natural fabrics that retain heat well and remove excess moisture.
6. If you have a runny nose before going outside, clear your nose of any remaining mucus. If a child, due to his age, reacts to his parents' requests, ask him to blow his nose well. For excessive snot in infants, use a nasal aspirator, after which an isotonic solution is instilled and the sinuses are carefully treated with cotton cords.
7. Take a thermos with warm water for a walk to keep your baby hydrated during severe attacks. Dissolving cough lozenges (suitable for children aged 3 years and older) will help alleviate the condition.

Advice! If walking is contraindicated for health reasons or weather conditions, ventilate the room more often. Air circulation reduces the concentration of pathogenic strains in the room.

The average time a child spends outdoors is 2 hours a day. This indicator is individual for everyone, so the duration and frequency of walks is determined by the general well-being of the baby and the free time of the adults.

Komarovsky calls on all parents to find time for morning and evening exercise in any weather, if their health condition is not impaired. Walking in the fresh air strengthens children's immunity.

Conclusion

Let's summarize. If the child is active and feels great, then a cough is not a reason to stop walking outside.

When the cause of an unpleasant symptom is an infectious disease that is transmitted contagiously or aerogenously, it is recommended to avoid public places with large crowds of people. If you have doubts about the advisability of air baths, check this issue with your pediatrician.

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Is it possible to walk with a child if he has a cough?

Young children often catch colds and coughing is not uncommon. Sometimes a cold goes away quickly, but it also happens that the illness drags on and there is no end in sight to the coughing. Concerned mothers in such a situation are wondering whether it is possible to walk with their child when they have a cough, especially in winter.

This question cannot be answered unequivocally, since everything depends on the stage of the baby’s disease, the presence of other complicating factors, as well as weather conditions. With experience, the mother herself will understand whether it is worth walking with the child when he has a cough, simply by observing his condition.

Medical recommendations on this matter are different - some advise to refrain from walking at any time of the year until complete recovery and to remain in bed, while others, on the contrary, recommend that the baby move as actively as possible and go into the fresh air at the first opportunity.

Wet and dry

Mothers are most interested in whether it is possible for a child to walk with a wet cough, because it is even recommended to do this with a dry one. In fact, both types of upper respiratory tract diseases require intensive hydration of the mucous membrane.

That is, the body should get as much moisture as possible in any form - drinking, soups, inhalations, humidifying the air in the room, walking. This is necessary so that the sputum, which dries up and causes coughing, is moistened, swollen and coughed up effectively.

If the mother notices that during a walk the wet cough has intensified, this is a good indicator that the body will soon be cleansed of unnecessary waste products.

During summer walks, it is recommended to take water with you, giving your child a drink, regardless of age, because in the heat intense evaporation of moisture from the body occurs, and a coughing child does not need this, especially with a dry cough.

When the baby does not have a fever, but wheezing and gurgling sounds can be clearly heard behind the chest, and the child has a strong cough, the parents do not know whether it is possible to go for a walk during this period.

The answer to the disturbing question will be given by a calendar and an outdoor thermometer - if there is a cold gusty wind outside, and the thermometer drops below -5°C, then such weather is unlikely to benefit the child.

But this does not mean that you should never walk in winter with a cough. At similar temperatures, but sunny and windless weather, short half-hour walks at a calm pace are very appropriate. But the mother must make sure that the child does not run too actively and does not sweat from it.

A residual cough, which can last for several weeks after the illness, is not a reason to give up walking. On the contrary, cold air has a positive effect on the mucous membranes of the throat and nose, providing a hardening effect, but again, we are only talking about good weather. But it is simply necessary to avoid large concentrations of children on playgrounds - unnecessary microbes are now of no use to an organism weakened by disease.

Old-school doctors recommend feeding a child in winter with the maximum amount of fat, which protects the respiratory system from the negative effects of cold. Immediately before going outside in the cold, it is advised to eat a teaspoon of butter.

In the summer, you can walk with your child if he has a cough, as long as the baby does not have a high fever. If it is slightly elevated, just above 37°C, then the child’s physical activity should be limited and a regular walk should be taken.

During movement, the bronchopulmonary system is ventilated much better than what happens when the child is kept on bed rest. It can only be justified if the temperature is very high.

As for the off-season - spring and autumn, the recommendations will most likely relate more to winter - if the weather is good, then you can walk, but if it is rainy, with a piercing wind, then it is better to wait for it to improve, replacing walks with intensive ventilation of the room.

It is very important that during a walk a coughing baby is not dressed in a hundred clothes, but can move freely and not overheat, because such a violation of thermoregulation is much more harmful to health than moderate coolness.

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Advice for parents: is it possible to walk with a child when he has a cough?

Many mothers refuse to go out with their children during a cold, believing that they need bed rest. Some adults adhere to the same rule during illness. However, doctors consider this issue controversial. Physical activity is, of course, contraindicated for a weakened body, but fresh air is often necessary.

Cough in a child: causes, symptoms and danger signs

To identify the cause of a child’s cough, you need to pay attention to additional symptoms.

A child's cough rarely appears separately from other symptoms. Usually it serves as a harbinger of the disease. After some time, other signs are added: rhinitis, swelling, sore throat, redness of the tonsils, sputum discharge, temperature, etc.

Cough is not an independent disease, so before deciding whether you can walk while coughing, you need to determine its cause. All questions and suspicions should be addressed to your pediatrician.

Warning signs that require immediate evaluation include a dry cough with a strong and prolonged fever, a cough that causes a gag reflex, prolonged bouts of dry cough that prevent the child from sleeping, and the discharge of purulent or bloody sputum.

The causes of cough in a child can be very different:

• ARVI and influenza. A viral infection is often accompanied by a cough, which is initially dry and now becomes wet. Along with a cough, rhinitis, headache, increased body temperature, redness of the throat mucosa, and painful swallowing may occur.
• Allergy. A child's cough may be allergic in nature. A suffocating dry cough occurs with respiratory allergies to pollen, dust, animal hair, and feathers. The allergen gets into the mucous membrane of the throat and nose, causing sneezing and coughing.
• Physiological cough. It usually occurs in small infants, whose mucous membranes of the nose and throat are still too sensitive. A physiological cough occurs after sleep in dry indoor air.
• Diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract. Cough accompanies a large number of diseases: pneumonia, bronchitis, pleurisy, sore throat, pharyngitis, tuberculosis, tracheitis, etc. All of these diseases are often accompanied by other serious symptoms, as well as fever, and can lead to serious complications.

When can you walk when you have a cough and the benefits of fresh air?

During a viral illness accompanied by cough and rhinitis, there is no need to give up walking in the fresh air. Staying in a stuffy apartment will not speed up the healing process.

Of course, there are cases when walking is contraindicated, but the doctor will inform you about them. It is not recommended to walk during an exacerbation of the disease, however, with a normal cough and rhinitis, walking is not prohibited.

You just need to follow the rules of such walks for them to be beneficial:

• Walking allows the child to clear his throat and breathe freely, as cold symptoms subside a little in the fresh air. While walking at home, you can open all the windows in the house to ventilate the room.
• Walking does not mean running. The child must be warned that walks have therapeutic purposes, so playing and jumping is prohibited. Physical activity will further weaken the body.
• If the child is very small, you can walk in the stroller without covering it with a cover so that the child can breathe freely. A sick child can sleep during such a walk.
• Walking in winter is especially useful, since the air is quite cool and humid, but not in severe frosts and snowstorms; hypothermia will not be beneficial. It is important to dress your child warmly so that he does not freeze or sweat.
• Walking in the heat in summer will not bring any benefit; the child may only get worse. In summer, it is better to take walks in the evening, when the heat subsides. It will be useful to take a breath of fresh air before going to bed.
• Walks don't have to be long. A few minutes are enough for the child to unwind and breathe some air. If after the first walk his health does not worsen, next time you can slightly increase the time.
• If you can’t go outside during extreme cold, you can take mini-walks on the balcony with the window slightly open. In this case, the child still needs to be dressed warmly, but do not tie a scarf over his nose.

When is it not recommended to walk when you have a cough?

If a child has a high body temperature, walking is prohibited!

There are times when walking can be harmful. In any case, if the child’s condition noticeably worsens during walks, it is necessary to immediately return home.

Walking in bad weather, rain, strong winds, frosts with heavy snow is undesirable, as they can lead to increased symptoms. When not to walk if you have a cough:

• Walking can be harmful if you have an allergic cough. This type of cough can easily be confused with a cold. If you have a respiratory allergy to pollen, walking only worsens the symptoms and can cause angioedema. In this case, it is recommended to give the child an antihistamine before going outside.
• You can't walk in high temperatures. Fever should only be treated at home. This is the case that requires bed rest. Before going outside, you need to measure your child's temperature.
• If a child experiences severe weakness and dizziness, it is better to leave him at home or take him for a walk on the balcony. You can ride a small child in a stroller for a short time near the house.
• During an exacerbation, it is advisable to refrain from walking. Each disease has its own acute period. Even a common cold can be quite difficult for the first 2-3 days, accompanied by fever and severe weakness. Cough and rhinitis after an exacerbation can last another 3-4 days, but at this time you can already walk.
• It is not recommended to walk in extreme heat and stuffiness. If you already have a slight temperature, it may rise in the heat.
• Walking can also be done during a flu epidemic, but in this case it is better to avoid crowded places, playgrounds and any crowds of people. For prevention, before a walk, you can lubricate your child’s nostrils with oxolinic ointment.
• During serious illnesses such as pneumonia, bronchitis, pleurisy, you should consult a doctor about walking.

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In any case, a walk will not cause much harm if there is no temperature. You should not go far from home so that if necessary you can quickly return home.

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Comments (4)

06/07/2017 at 00:14 | #

I only walk with my child when he feels good and really wants to go for a walk. I don't force you. Of course, with a fever and general weakness, there is no question of walking at all. I think it is enough to ventilate the room several times a day.

08/05/2017 at 23:18 | #

I try to walk with my son every day, despite the cough and runny nose. The exception is days when he has a high fever. The main thing is that the baby does not run, does not jump, but calmly walks or sits outside.

09/01/2017 at 23:08 | #

And I’m one of those moms who’d rather be over-watched than under-watched. I don’t walk with my child if he has a cough, at least in the first two days. I know from myself that during periods of illness I want peace, and not to go for a walk.

Mokina Sveta

03/20/2018 at 08:57 | #

If there are signs of cough, we don’t go out with our child; we try to “stay at home” for one or two days. On the 3rd day we already see if the disease has stopped or gone completely, we decide to start walking.

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