Young children are more likely to catch colds than adults. They have a greater risk of contracting kindergarten than at home. This happens because children's immunity is formed from the moment of conception until the child reaches the age of 14-16 years. At this time, you need to properly maintain the health of the child, without harming his body. What immunostimulants for children are recommended for use?
When to use immunostimulants
The task of supporting the immune system confronts parents when a child becomes ill with the flu, sore throat, or SARS. Many believe that medicines alone can not be dispensed with, and are not mistaken. However, children's immunostimulants should be taken only after consulting a doctor and passing the necessary tests. Only a specialist immunologist will be able to correctly assess the condition of a growing organism and prescribe the desired drug. Parents who have had cases of autoimmune diseases in their family should be especially careful: in this case, the child is strictly forbidden to take immunostimulants. Such diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, diffuse toxic goiter, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, vitiligo, multiple sclerosis, lupus erythematosus, certain forms of bronchial asthma and some other diseases. Such drugs should not be taken constantly, they can harm the forming immunity of the child.
Types of immunostimulants
Immunostimulants for children are not only medicines, but also herbal, natural elements. As natural remedies, honey, propolis, garlic, sweet red pepper, carrots, oats are especially popular. All these products can be eaten without thinking about the side effects (only if they are not allergic), they are completely safe. The only thing worth noting: honey can be given to children from one year of age, as well as boiled garlic, while raw garlic can be consumed from three years.
Other immunostimulants for children are plant extracts and herbal infusions. These drinks are not as harmless as previous foods, so the use of herbs should also be consulted with a doctor. The most popular tinctures are made from echinacea, licorice root, ginseng, Rhodiola rosea, hawthorn,
Chinese magnolia vine, pharmacy chamomile, parsnip, celandine, eucalyptus and coltsfoot. They contain the trace element selenium, which stimulates the production of antibodies and actively fights tumors.
In medical form, immunostimulants for children are produced, the list of which includes drugs:
- "Transfer Factor Kids";
- Derinat
- Viferon;
- Interferon
- Arbidol;
- Anaferon;
- Cycloferon;
- "Immunal";
- "Bronchomunal";
- Oscillococcinum.
None of these drugs can be given to a child without a doctor’s prescription, no matter what the annotation says, and no matter how familiar this medicine is.
How to supplement the use of immunostimulants
According to many pediatricians, immunostimulants for children alone will not contribute to the formation of stable immunity: the child needs to create conditions for a healthy lifestyle. To do this, it is necessary to conduct hardening, balance nutrition, create a positive emotional atmosphere, set aside time for a good sleep and rest. May your children be healthy without any medicine!