Turn on the fan and aim at the child to not cause pneumonia. But what factors make the child sick? How to protect and care for children Prevent pneumonia in the winter
According to health advice about the issue of turning on the fan to children at risk of pneumonia. The Anti-Fake News Center has verified the facts by the Central Chest Institute, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. and Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. found that such information false information
Chest Disease Institute, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health and Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. clarified that pneumonia Also known as pneumonia, it refers to an infection of the lungs. Most are caused by viruses and bacteria. Bacteria that are common in children such as pneumococcus, Hib, or Microplasma. As for viruses that are common in children such as RSV, influenza, ADENOVIRUS, PARAINFLUENZA VIRUS, etc.
for the contact of the disease The causative agent is usually present in the patient’s saliva or sputum. can be contacted in many ways Since inhaling bacteria directly into the lungs Some may be caused by suffocation. distribution through the bloodstream Or spread from the hands of someone who has secretions that contain the germs to another person. This disease is common in both the elderly and children, especially young children. Children with birth defects, heart disease, immunodeficiency or malnutrition. However, infectious pneumonia in children is a common disease. and in severe cases it can result in respiratory failure. prevention of pneumonia can be done by
- Avoid taking children, especially young children, into crowded places such as shopping centers, movie theaters.
- Avoid being in close contact with sick people.
- Always keep the home environment clean.
- Avoid cigarette smoke, smoke, smoke from car exhaust pipes. or the weather is too cold
- Always wash your hands and clean them often, especially when touching the patient’s sputum, mucus or saliva.
- Once a year influenza vaccination is recommended.
- At present, there are recommendations for vaccination against pneumococcal bacteria. Especially children who are at risk of serious infections such as children without a spleen. have nephrotic kidney disease or have other chronic diseases such as kidney failure, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, or immunodeficiency
- If you suspect that your child has started to have symptoms of infectious pneumonia, such as fever, coughing, should be brought to see a doctor as soon as possible. in order to receive timely treatment
In the winter like this Often the weather fluctuates often. The changing weather, some days are cold and some days are hot, can affect children’s health. especially small children Parents must be very careful. Because pneumonia or pneumonia in children is easy to occur. As a result, the ability to function of the respiratory system is reduced. from acute infectious inflammation of the lung tissue including the peripheral bronchi and alveoli by Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health (Children’s Hospital), Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health It is advisable to observe the symptoms For patients with viral pneumonia Usually starts with the flu, children will have a fever, runny nose, cough with phlegm until they begin to have respiratory symptoms such as rapid breathing. Some people were breathing heavily and making noise. Notice the dimpled ribs In young children or infants, they are often lethargic, do not drink milk, refuse to drink water as well.
The treatment guidelines those who are not seriously ill Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics and provide you with home care. Young children should rest, drink plenty of water and eat normally. As for the patients admitted in the hospital The doctor will treat the symptoms according to the symptoms. Tap the lungs to drain the phlegm, give oxygen, bronchodilators, expectorants, encourage drinking warm water to help drain the phlegm. Some received intravenous saline. And sometimes antibiotics may be given as well.
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