OH NO! You've Got a Cold!
You feel tired and you have no energy. You can't breathe out of your nose and your throat hurts. Don't be afraid - you have probably just got a cold. Every year, many kids experience this sick feeling. Some kids have up to eight colds every year. So, what exactly is a cold?
Well, a cold is an intection. It affects your nose, ears and throat and makes you feel sick and weak. It's very easy to catch a cold. When someone sneezes or coughs near you, bacteria travel through the air and enter your body and then make you sick. Also, if you touch your nose or eyes after touching something that has bacteria on it, like a door or your desk at school, you can get sick.
Some of the symptoms of a cold include a temperature, a sore throat and a cough. If you sneeze, or if your nose is runny and your eyes are watery, you've probably got a cold. Most people who have got a cold feel very tired and don't have much energy to do anything.
A cold is not a pleasant thing to experience. However, there are some things you can do bo teel better. You should have hot drinks if you've got a sore throat and cough. You should eat healthy food ful of vitamins and get a lot of rest so your body can have the strength to fight your cold. If you've got a temperature, or if you aren't feeling better within a few days, you should visit your doctor and take some medicine.
A cold can be frustrating, but just remember that there are many things you can do to feel better and get stronger. Take care of your body and stay healthy!