Respiratory Disease Season What symptoms your child has that need to be seen for a doctor?

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-30

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In recent years, there has been an upward trend in the incidence of respiratory diseases in children, especially during certain seasons. These seasonal respiratory illnesses can be a major concern for children's health, so it is important for parents to be aware and aware of the common symptoms of these diseases. This article will introduce the common symptoms of children in the season of high incidence of respiratory diseases, and guide parents to seek medical treatment appropriately and take corresponding preventive measures.

1.Cough:

One of the most common symptoms in children during the high respiratory illness season is coughing. According to TCM theory, cough can be divided into two types: cold cough and hot cough. Cold cough is more common in autumn and winter, with thin sputum, accompanied by chills, no sweating or poor sweating. Hot cough is more common in spring and summer, with yellow and thick sputum, accompanied by symptoms such as dry mouth and sore throat. When a child has a persistent cough or worsening cough, especially if it is accompanied by sputum or blood coughing, parents are advised to seek medical attention in time to avoid worsening of the condition.

2.Fever:

Respiratory illness is often accompanied by fever. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, fever can be divided into two types: real heat and false heat. Real fever is common in acute respiratory infections, with high body temperature, accompanied by symptoms such as thirst and red tongue. Hypothermia is common in chronic respiratory diseases, with relatively low body temperature and symptoms such as night sweats and fatigue. When a child has a high fever accompanied by cough, sore throat and other symptoms, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention in time to clarify ** and carry out corresponding **.

3.Nasal congestion:

During the high incidence of respiratory diseases, many children experience nasal congestion. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, nasal congestion can be classified into three types: nasal cold, nasal heat, and nasal deficiency. Nasal chills manifest as nasal congestion and runny nose;Rhinopathy is characterized by burning nasal cavity and yellow dischargeNasal deficiency is manifested by nasal congestion and runny nose. When the child has persistent nasal congestion or other symptoms such as cough and runny nose, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention in time to clarify ** and give targeted **.

4.Sore throat:

Respiratory diseases are often accompanied by symptoms of sore throat. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, sore throat can be classified into two types: phlegm heat and phlegm cold. Phlegm fever manifests as a dry sore throat and a hoarse voicePhlegm chills are characterized by a swollen throat and a muffled voice. When a child has a persistent sore throat or is accompanied by symptoms such as high fever and cough, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention in time to clarify ** and carry out corresponding **.

In addition to the above common symptoms, children may also experience other symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, fatigue, etc. during the high incidence of respiratory diseases. When a child has severe or persistent symptoms, parents should seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor's advice. In addition, parents can take some preventive measures in their daily life, such as more ventilation, keeping the room clean, increasing exercise, etc., to reduce the occurrence of respiratory diseases in children.

Health References:

1.Ding Qiang, Yang Ya, Li Zhuxiang, et al. Respiratory diseases and the development of traditional Chinese medicine, opportunities and challenges[J].Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2010,25(1):1-6

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