Seasonality, vigilance of upper respiratory tract inflammation in children

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns of inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract (influenza, rhinotitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, otitis media …) that cause 10 million deaths annually. According to statistics, on average, a child under 5 years of age can develop upper respiratory tract inflammation 4-6 times a year, which causes the child to lose health, physical and intellectual retretness.

1. Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract in children

The respiratory system is calculated starting from the front nasal opening to the alveoli in the lungs. In which the upper respiratory tract includes: Nose, pharynx, throat, sinuses and therynx. The function of the upper respiratory system is to receive air from the outside, moisten the air, heat and filter before being introduced into the lungs. Then the lower respiratory system will perform the functions of filtration and gas exchange.

Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract is the synthetic name of many different diseases, from the nose to the pharynx junction, mainly rhinitis, pharyngitis, inflammation of the pharyngeal lymphatic system in young children (VA inflammation), otitis. Upper respiratory inflammation can be self-cured or must be treated or may progress to lower respiratory tract inflammation(dermatitis, bronchitis,bronchiolitis or pneumonia). It can be seen that the upper respiratory system is the first body exposed to environmental disadvantages, including bacteria, mold … therefore it is extremely sensitive and susceptible to infection.

Upper respiratory tract

Upper respiratory tract

The susceptible subjects of upper respiratory tract inflammation are children, the elderly, leukemia patients, immuno-impaired patients… Currently, in the seasonal weather, many parents are still neglectful and subjective to the disease because they think that this is a simple, not ominous disease. However, inflammation of the upper respiratory tract in a child does not stop at problems such as bronchitis, pneumonia, but is more dangerous than respiratory failure and death if not treated properly and promptly.

2. Causes of inflammation of the upper respiratory tract in children

Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract can be caused by viruses, bacteria, dust, toxic gases, mold … The disease usually arises by a previous virus, after which bacterial multiple infections cause pharyngitis and upper respiratory tract infections. In addition, there are a number of other risk factors that increase the penetration of viruses and pathogenic bacteria such as:

Age and health status of children: young children especially infants and children under 1 year old, premature babies, malnourishedchildren, rickets or children with immuno impaired.

Habitat: Children living in humid environments, poor sanitation conditions, children in air-conditioned rooms with low temperatures cause the nasopharynx to dry out leading to inflammation, the risk of upper respiratory tract inflammation in children will increase even higher as the weather changes.

tuberculosis injections for premature babies

Premature babies are at high risk for respiratory infections

3. Notes when caring for children at the intersection of seasons

For newborn babies in the first month, babies do not have good resistance, mothers and caregivers should avoid contact with the baby if they are sick or have to wash their hands clean when taking care of the baby, it is recommended to wear a mask if they have a cough.

Babies who give birth to cesarean sections are more susceptible to wheezing due to the remaining viscous sneering in the respiratory tract, mothers should not be too worried and do not give antibiotics early, so they should be taken to the medical center for treatment as prescribed by their doctor. A U.S. study found that babies who use antibiotics before age 1 are more likely to develop asthma than babies who use antibiotics after 1 year of age.

Some children cry at night, quit breastfeeding merely becauseof nasal congestion , mothers need to open their noses by sucking their noses and lying on their heads high, patting their backs slightly to help them cough and vomit phlegm. Parents should note that cough is a good reflex to protect the child's body, protect the lungs of the child, so do not worry too much and give your baby cough inhibitors on their own, especially for children under 1 year old.

Children taking medications

Absolutely do not give the child medicine without the advice of a doctor

4. Symptoms warning of upper respiratory tract inflammation in children

  • Symptoms, most commonly fever, the first and most important sign of inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Children with high fever become bouts, body temperature increases by 39 – 40 degrees Celsius.
  • Runny nose and runny nose, a lot of fluid, in, diluted, purulent and odorless. Some children have frequent runny noses of 1 or both noses. Some children have chronic VA inflammation caused by bacterus, the mucus that comes out of the nose is usually blue.
  • Coughing into a dry cough, coughwith phlegm.
  • Shortness of breath is a nons peculiar symptom of inflammation of the upperrespiratory tract , which is usually a symptom of inflammation of the respiratory tract. Shortness of breath is rare but when encountered, it is often a sign of serious illness, the baby has to hiss, wheezing … After the exacerbation, if not treated well, it is easy to turn to chronic inflammation, with the symptoms usually of coughing, burning of the throat, swallowing a little entanglement in the throat, nasal congestion due to hypertrocmatitis of the nasal stalk.
  • Headache (common in sinusitis.
  • The child is accompanied by conjunctivitis of the eyes, photoe fear, red eyes, pain, itching and tearing.
  • Bad breath.
  • Muscle pain, fatigue.
  • Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea.

Child cough

Children present with symptoms of coughing into a bout

5. Treatment and care of children with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract

For the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract in the child, first of all it is necessary to find the cause. The disease is largely caused by viruses, so antibiotics are not required, but symptomatic treatment is required. At the same time:

  • Use small saline to clean your baby's nose before feeding or breastfeeding.
  • It is necessary to build a proper nutrition for the child to self-regulate, not antibiotics. Feed the child normally, avoid abstinence, strengthen greens and juices.
  • Take the child to the medical facility as soon as severe signs appear such as high fever, non-stop cough, prolonged vomiting, severe diarrhea or signs of complications in the ears, lungs, digestion, eyes …
  • Always wear a mask for your child every time they go out on the street. Limit your child's arrival in crowded places. Limit your child's outing on intersection days, making it a habit to drink warm water in the early morning after waking up so that the throat does not dry out.
  • Keep your baby's sleeping place clean, keep her warm.
  • Full vaccination according to the vaccination schedule.

Physiological saline

Use physiological saline as a nasal congestion for your baby

The pediatrics department at Share99 International Health Hub is the address to receive and examine the diseases that babies as well as young children are susceptible to: respiratory infections, viral fever, bacterial fever, otitis media, pneumonia in children,…. With modern equipment, ile space, minimize the impact as well as the risk of spreading the disease. Along with that is the dedication from experienced doctors to pediatric patients, making the examination no longer a concern of parents.

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About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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