Handling coughing, vomiting when there is inflammation of the upper respiratory tract in babies

Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract is a common disease in babies, especially the disease often occurs seasonal or cold weather. The good handling of the symptoms of the disease plays a very important role, helping the child to quickly cure, reducing the risk of accidents of the disease.

1. Causes of inflammation of the upper respiratory tract in babies

The upper respiratory tract consists of the nose, pharynx, throat, sinus system, middle ear and rye. Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract is inflammation of the lining of the lining of the upper respiratory muscles, consisting of a combination of diseases as diverse as colds, pharyngitis, rhinotracheitis, dermatitis, sinusitis,…

  • The cause of upper respiratory tract inflammation is mainly caused by respiratory viruses such as Rhinovirus, Adenovirus, Coronavirus, influenza virus,… Some types of bacteria such as pneumococcal,group A hemolytic stenosis and some fungi.
  • Most babies with weak resistance are very susceptible to upper respiratory tract inflammation. Especially when babies are born prematurely, give birth to a mildweight, rickets, malnutrition, the child has immuno-deterioration due to HIV or prolonged corticoid treatment.
  • Respiratory inflammation in children also often occurs in children living in humid, cramped environments, frequently exposed to tobacco smoke, kitchen smoke or located in low-temperature air-conditioned rooms.

Children with upper respiratory tract inflammation

Children with weakened immune systems have a high risk of respiratory inflammation

2. Symptoms and complications of inflammation of the upper respiratory tract

The younger the child, the more susceptible to inflammation of the upperrespiratory tract , especially children under two months of age. Symptoms of the disease are usually mild fever, about 38.5 degrees, other common symptoms are coughing, runny nose, wheezing, vomiting, fussing, breastfeeding,…

Cough and vomiting are common symptoms in most upper respiratory tract inflammatory diseases in newborns. Cough is a good reaction of the body that helps to extort secretes, foreign bodies,… in the upper respiratory tract outwards, which helps protect the body, so parents should not be too worried when the child coughs.

3. Handling coughing, vomiting when there is inflammation of the upper respiratory tract in babies

To help your child cough and effectively extort phlegm, parents can assist in patting the child on the back.

  • It is recommended to pat your back before meals or at least an hour after eating to avoid causing vomiting. Parents close their hands, hold their thumbs pressed to the index finger, pat the child on the left back and then to the right, each area for about 3-5 minutes. If coughing too much makes the child insomnia, tired, parents can give the child safe cough remedies such as lemon basil leaves, blueberries steamed with alum sugar or honey, white roses steamed with alum sugar, licorice tea,… Or give your child syrupy herbal cough medicines suitable for their youth.
  • When the child has vomiting, parents let the child lie on his head to the side when vomiting, cleaning the vomit in the mouth of the nose, throat of the child. Use warm water to wipe your child's vomit and change her clothes. Instead of breastfeeding every time it is too full, the mother should breastfeed the baby several times, a small amount at a time. Parents should not allow their child to use anti-vomiting medication without a doctor's prescription. Take your child to the doctor immediately if he vomits a lot with signs of dehydration such as dry mouth, sunken eyes, wrinkled skin,…
  • When the child has upper respiratory tractfever, put the child in thin clothes, lie in a cool room, use a soft towel dipped in warm water, squeeze dry to wipe the forehead, armpits, inguinal to reduce the temperature for the child. If the child has a fever above 38.5 degrees, give him antipyretics as directed by his doctor. To keep your child's airways ventilated when your child has a runny nose, nasal congestion, use small physiological saline on each side of the nose, then use a dry cotton swab to clean it. Place the child high on his head or hold him in a straight position so he can breathe easily.

Children with vomiting

Mother can handle vomiting, irony for baby at home

4. Measures to prevent upper respiratory tract inflammation in babies

  • To prevent inflammation of the upper respiratory tract in babies,parents need to keep a clean hygiene of the child's sleeping place and living place. If using an air conditioner, it is not recommended to leave the temperature too low, keeping the temperature level about 25-26 degrees is appropriate.
  • When the weather becomes cold, parents should keep the child warm in accordance with the level of temperature reduction outside, let the child wear a warm shirt, woolly hat, socks, hand ,… when you're out. Avoid exposure to tobacco smoke, smog, polluted air.
  • Breast milk is not only a valuable source of nutrition to help children develop physically, but also provides abundant amounts of antibodies to help them fight diseases. Breastfeeding babies completely in the first 6 months of life is an effective way to help prevent the risk of upper respiratory tract inflammation. Mothers need to breastfeed their babies enough during the day. As older children enter the mileage stage, mothers need to develop a balanced menu of nutrients for the child.
  • Parents and caregivers need to wash their hands with soap before preparing food for the child, caring for the child. Get your child vaccinated in full under the national immunization program to help them create immunity against dangerous respiratory diseases. Do not allow children to come into contact with people with symptoms of respiratory illness.

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