Mycoplasma pneumoniae, influenza ......At present, many places have entered a period of high incidence of respiratory diseases, showing a trend of common epidemic of multiple pathogens. The entry "fever" also appeared on the hot search list.
On November 26, Mi Feng, spokesperson of the National Health Commission, said that acute respiratory diseases in China have continued to rise recently, which is related to the superposition of a variety of respiratory pathogens.
Surveillance shows that influenza is the main respiratory tract infectious disease in recent years. In addition, it is also caused by rhinovirus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, etc.
Common cold, flu, bacterial infection, what is the difference between these, how to tell the difference?
At present, these diseases are all respiratory tract infections, and they may have symptoms such as fever and cough.
What is different is that compared with other diseases, influenza has a sudden onset, high fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, irritating cough and other respiratory symptoms, and may have systemic symptoms such as chills and muscle aches, and sometimes it is accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea and abdominal pain.
After Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, there is not only fever, but also severe irritating dry cough.
Bacterial infections are not particularly characteristic at first, but there is a slow rise in body temperature. When the infection reaches a certain level, the body temperature is difficult to control, and it is difficult to reduce it to normal with ordinary antipyretics.
In the process of onset, some children not only show a single pathogen infection, but also often show the manifestations of mixed infection.
Therefore, when the above series of symptoms appear, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time and distinguish them through further examinations, such as: routine blood testing, influenza antigen screening, and mycoplasma nucleic acid testing to further clarify the diagnosis.
My child hasn't been vaccinated against the flu yet, is it too late to get it now?
It is timely and recommended to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Influenza vaccination is an effective means of preventing influenza and can effectively reduce the incidence of influenza and the probability of severe disease and death after infection. Usually 2 to 4 weeks after the flu vaccine, the body produces antibodies with protective levels.
Taking your child to get a flu vaccine is still the best preventative option.
Also, in the same flu season, there may be 2 or even 3 different strains of influenza virus circulating at the same time, infection with one virus does not make the body immune to other viruses, and influenza vaccination can prevent multiple influenza virus infections.
Even children who have already had the flu need to be vaccinated.
To prevent influenza, we should also do these 4 points.
In addition to getting a flu shot, the most important thing is to take good daily protection:
Try to avoid going to crowded areas.
The main modes of transmission of influenza are coughing, secretions from sneezing, and respiratory droplets. During the high incidence of influenza, try not to take your child to a crowded and crowded public place with poor air.
If you must go, it is best to wear a mask in a standardized manner!
Pay attention to your child's personal hygiene.
Maintaining good respiratory hygiene Xi is an important means to prevent respiratory infections such as influenza.
When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, sleeve, etc.;Pay attention to wash your baby's hands with running water in a timely manner, whether it is after going to the toilet or before eating, and try to avoid touching the eyes, nose or mouth with your hands.
Do a good job of environmental cleanliness.
The influenza virus can survive outside the body for hours or even days, and the hygiene of children's crib railings, toys and other hard objects, as well as kitchen and bathroom countertops, doorknobs and other places in the home, need to be paid special attention to by parents, cleaned regularly, and properly disinfected.
Keeping the room well ventilated and opening windows for ventilation can help reduce the concentration of the virus in the air and reduce the risk of infection.
Make sure your child is getting nourished.
Reasonable diet and comprehensive nutritional balance are important prerequisites for maintaining good immunity in the body. Here are some dietary recommendations.
1.Consume high-quality protein.
Proteins are important components of the body's tissues and organs. Without enough protein, immune cells can't repair and proliferate quickly to fight bacterial and viral invasions.
It is recommended to eat some foods rich in high-quality protein, such as lean meat, fish, eggs, soy products, etc., to improve the body's immunity and help the body recover.
2.Fortify vitamin supplementation.
Vitamins are important elements needed to regulate the body's metabolism. It is recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables such as citrus, apples, carrots, etc. during the illness.
3.Eat lightly and drink plenty of water.
After the disease of children, the digestive function is weakened, so it is necessary to pay attention to a light diet and avoid greasy and fishy food. It is the best combination of foods that are easy to digest to make porridge and noodles, and then add eggs and meat.
Respiratory tract infections in children may be accompanied by fever, which can cause insensible increased water loss, and sputum may become viscous and difficult to cough up. Ensuring adequate water intake can help produce phlegm and promote the body's metabolism.
4.Avoid irritating and cold foods.
Avoid irritating foods, such as chili, ginger, garlic, etc., to avoid aggravating the damage to the respiratory mucosa. Avoid foods with high sugar content to avoid causing metabolic disorders and inhibiting the bactericidal effect of white blood cells. Avoid cold food, such as all kinds of cold drinks, to avoid damaging the stomach and intestines, resulting in difficult healing.
Article**: International Department of Health Management, Shijiazhuang People's Hospital).