Manifestations of the disease
Such manifestations of the body always causevirus. If he walked around without a hat or got his feet wet and then got sick, the cause is still a viral infection. The fact is that when hypothermia disrupts the body's natural defenses - the immune system weakens, which allows viruses to easily penetrate the body.
Cough, runny nose and fever in a child -sign of a viral infectionPhoto: Getty Pediatricians agree that there is no need to bring down a temperature below 38.5. The immune system must fight the disease, and these natural processes should not be suppressed. Signs of the disease usually last 7-10 days. With a normal course of the disease, the period with a high temperature lasts no more than 3 days. The rest of the time, it can be slightly higher than 37 degrees. A runny nose can last up to 2 weeks. At first, the snot is transparent and liquid, and after a few days it becomes green and thick. The cough may not stop for a month. At the beginning of the disease, it is usually dry, later it becomes wet.
When a child should be taken to a doctor
When a child starts going to kindergarten, it beginsperiod of frequent ARVI cases. Children catch viruses from each other, and they can get sick up to 8-10 times a year. If the disease is progressing normally, it can be treated at home. The main thing is to create good conditions:
- Ensure a constant airing of the room, fresh air is simply necessary in the treatment of a viral infection.
- It's good if the house has moist air. In the heating season, use special humidifiers. This will help to carry the disease easier and faster, reduce the intensity of cough and runny nose.
- ARVI should be treated with antiviral drugs. Antibiotics will not help in this case. They are used only in case of complications - pneumonia, otitis, and only as prescribed by a pediatrician.
- To relieve the common cold, use saltsolutions. It can be ordinary saline or special sprays and drops with sea water. If the child is still small and does not know how to flaunt, release his nasal passages with an aspirator or a rubber pear.
A child needs the help of a specialist if:
- All these symptoms are accompanied by vomiting.
- The temperature of more than 38.5 does not pass through 3 days.
- He has not yet turned 3 months old.
- Cough lasts more than 10 days. Inspection is needed to rule out the possibility of complications.
- The condition of the child does not improve within 1 week.
- There was a pain in the ears.
- Runny nose did not pass for 2 weeks.
Complications are dangerous for a person and his life,therefore, you cannot treat them at home on your own. It is important to prevent their occurrence, and at the slightest suspicion, show the child to a pediatrician. Take preventive measures during the season of mass infection - in the fall and spring. For hygienic purposes, instill or irrigate the nasal cavity with sea water or a regular saline solution. Teach your child to wash his hands often, especially after going outside.
