Do your kids have a cough, fever or sore throat? The Savvy Sassy Doctor is IN.
Well okay, the actual doctor is pediatrician Zak Zarbock, M.D., one of the country’s top pediatricians and the Founder and President of Zarbee’s, the fastest-growing children’s cough and cold brand in the country. Zarbee’s is made from antioxidant-rich buckwheat honey, which clinical trials have shown to be the safest and most effective treatment for relieving coughs in children.
The 4 Most Common Spring and Summer Cold Viruses
Parainfluenza Virus – The parainfluenza virus is spread by droplet and airborne secretions. It typically infects the nose or throat and spreads to the area around the vocal cords. The most common age for croup is six months to three years, but it can affect children as old as six years of age. Home treatment consists of a cool mist humidifier, breathing in the cold air outside or from a freezer, or the use of a steam shower. Younger children tend to have the classic barking cough that is much worse at night, while older children and adults may experience more hoarseness.
Adenovirus – This one can cause many symptoms but are often known for causing high fevers in children. Additionally, runny nose, sore throat, red eyes, pneumonias, and even vomiting and diarrhea may be seen with these viruses. Adenovirus is highly contagious and may be readily spread by close contact in places like summer camps, schools, childcare centers and hospitals. Transmission of adenovirus can occur via airborne secretions (i.e. coughing or sneezing), the fecal-oral route (i.e. not washing hands after using the restroom) and by contact with contaminated surfaces like toys, furniture and hands.
Parvovirus – Fifth disease is caused by infection with human parvovirus B19.The illness is characterized by a rash on the cheeks, giving the characteristic “slapped-cheek” appearance and occurs most commonly in children. The ill child may also have a lacy red rash on the trunk and limbs, a low-grade fever, cold symptoms, or general discomfort for a few days before the rash breaks out.
Enterovirus– Another family of viruses that include the polioviruses, coxsackieviruses, echoviruses, and several others. These viruses are widespread and second only to the “common cold” viruses, the rhinoviruses, as the most common viral infections in humans. Infected persons who become ill usually develop mild upper respiratory symptoms (a “summer cold”), a flu-like illness with fever and muscle aches or a rash. Coxsackie viruses are responsible for hand, foot, and mouth disease as well as herpangina, both of which may result in a sore throat and sores in the mouth. Less commonly, some children may contract viral meningitis or, rarely, a person may develop an illness that affects the heart (myocarditis) or the brain (encephalitis).
Why choose Zarbee’s?
- All Natural
- Made with Zarbee’s Special Honey Blend – a combination of antioxidant-rich wildflower and buckwheat honey, which clinical trials have shown to be the safest and most effective treatment for relieving coughs and sore throats in children
- Gluten-free, drug-free, alcohol-free and dye-free
- No side effects and No risk of overdose
- No Dextromethorphan (DM), the most common over-the-counter treatment for coughs, which is not supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics, has been banned for children four years of age and younger and is being scrutinized by the FDA as ineffective and potentially dangerous for children
- Calms coughs and sore throats gently as opposed to drug-based medications, which attempt to suppress a child’s cough unnaturally
- Zarbee’s Original All Natural Children’s Cough Syrup The only cough and cold syrup on the market that is safe and effective for children 12 months of age and older
- Contains antioxidant-rich blend of buckwheat honey, wildflower honey, and immune-system boosters zinc, vitamin C and natural flavors. Available in grape and cherry flavors, flavors kids describe as “yummy” and “scrumbdidilyumptious.”
Where to Buy: Zarbee’s All-Natural Children’s Cough Syrup and Zarbee’s Nighttime Cough & Sleep Drink each retail for a suggested $8.99 and may be purchased at Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Kmart, Kroger, Winn Dixie, Albertsons and Meijer stores nationwide as well as on www.zarbees.com.
