According to scientists, at the moment there are about two hundred viruses that can cause an acute respiratory infection. It is noteworthy that ARVI in a child is much more common than in an adult. Parents, in turn, should also take this diagnosis seriously, since its consequences in the form of pneumonia and bronchitis are very difficult to tolerate. In especially serious cases, it is even possible to directly damage the central nervous system. In this article, we will consider in as much detail as possible the question of how to treat SARS in a child.
Primary symptoms
- First of all, doctors note the fact that the temperature in ARVI in children is rapidly rising up to 39 degrees. In some cases, it can be held for a long time at around 37.5 degrees. A high temperature indicates that the body is still fighting the infection.
- Another symptom of the presence of SARS in a child is a sore throat. The baby can constantly cough and complain of a runny nose. These symptoms usually appear first, that is, before the increasebody temperature.
Therapy
- So that the baby copes with a very unpleasant illness as soon as possible,
- On the other hand, with SARS in a child, the temperature in the room should not exceed 22 degrees, but the humidity should be from 60 to 85%. In order for the baby not to freeze, he should be dressed warmly.
- With this kind of disease, it is very important that the child drink as much as possible. Fruit drinks, tea with honey, hot milk will do. In no case should you force-feed a child, because with such an ailment, appetite, as a rule, is absent. However, it is still necessary to drink, since in this case the probability of dehydration is almost zero.
- For clearing mucus from the nose, rinsing with sea s alt is considered an excellent option.
- As for medicines, they should be prescribed exclusively by a specialist, based on the individual characteristics of the baby's he alth. So, at a high temperature, as a rule, antipyretics are prescribed. Herbal preparations are excellent for cough and runny nose.
experts strongly recommend bed rest. In order for the child not tossing and turning in bed and lie quietly, he should be occupied with something interesting. Reading books or watching cartoons is considered a great option.
Prevention of SARS in children
As for the issue of preventive measures, in this case, experts recommend tempering children from an early age. However, it is best to do this under the full supervision of doctors. Otherwise, the baby may catch pneumonia. On the other hand, in the winter season, when the level of SARS is quite high, you should eat garlic, drink fruit drinks, dress warmly and, if possible, avoid contact with sick people. So, if all of the above recommendations are followed, your baby will not face such a problem as an acute respiratory infection. Stay he althy!
