Manifestations of the disease
Such manifestations of the body always causevirus. If he walked without a hat or got his feet wet, and after that he fell ill, the cause is still a viral infection. The fact is that when hypothermia is disrupted natural protection of the body - the immunity weakens, which allows the viruses to easily enter the body.
Cough, snot and temperature in the child - a signvirus infection Photo: Getty The opinion of pediatricians converges in that it is not necessary to bring down the temperature below 38.5. The immune system must fight the disease, do not oppress these natural processes. The signs of the disease are usually 7-10 days. In the normal course of the disease, the period with high temperature lasts no more than 3 days. The rest of the time it can be a bit more than 37 degrees. Runny nose can last up to 2 weeks. First snot transparent and liquid, and after a few days they become green and dense. Coughing may persist for a month. At the beginning of the disease, it usually happens dry, later it becomes wet.
When a child should be taken to a doctor
When a child begins to walk into the garden,period of frequent incidence of ARVI. Children catch viruses from each other, and within a year they can get sick up to 8-10 times. If there is a normal course of the disease, then you can cope with it 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.
- You need to treat ARI with antiviral drugs. Antibiotics in this case will not help. They are used only in case of complications - pneumonia, otitis media, and only as prescribed by the 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 specialist help 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,so you can not treat them yourself at home. It is important not to allow their occurrence, and at the slightest suspicion to show the child to the pediatrician. Carry out preventive measures during the season of mass infection - in the fall and in the spring. For hygienic purposes, dig in or water the nasal cavity with sea water or a common saline solution. Teach your child often to wash their hands, especially after going outside.
