The cold is a common respiratory disease, caused by a variety of viruses, mainly manifested by nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever and other symptoms.
Although colds are common, they should not be underestimated, especially for children, and can cause some serious complications and even life-threatening. Parents must pay attention to their children's cold symptoms and seek medical attention in time to avoid delays**.
So, which cold symptoms are red flags that need to be looked out for?Below, I will list a few common examples for you, hoping to give you some reference.
Under normal circumstances, the fever caused by a cold is generally below 38, lasts no more than 3 days, and can be controlled by physical cooling or an appropriate amount of antipyretics.
However, if the child's body temperature exceeds 39 and does not go away, or even has symptoms such as convulsions and coma, then it is necessary to be alert to septic shock, meningitis, sepsis and other serious complications, and need to be sent to the hospital immediately.
2.Difficulty breathing
Colds can cause inflammation and increased secretions in the respiratory tract, resulting in poor breathing. In general, the child will experience mild wheezing, shortness of breath and other symptoms, which can be relieved by clearing the nasal passages, maintaining air circulation, and using nebulized inhalation.
However, if the child's respiratory rate increases significantly, and there are symptoms such as breath sounds, apnea, and purple lips, then it is necessary to be alert to serious complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and asthma, and oxygen needs to be given in time** and anti-infection**.
3.Dehydration
A cold can cause your child to sweat, fever, vomit, diarrhea and other symptoms, resulting in a loss of water and electrolytes. In general, children will have symptoms such as thirst, low urine, and dryness, which can be corrected by supplementing water and electrolyte fluids.
If the child's degree of dehydration is severe, and symptoms such as sunken eyes, poor elasticity, listlessness, and decreased blood pressure appear, then it is necessary to be alert to serious complications such as shock, acidosis, and renal failure, and immediate infusion and correction of water and electrolyte balance are required.
4.Impaired consciousness
A cold can cause a child's nervous system to be affected by a virus or an immune response, causing neurological disorders. In general, children will have symptoms such as headache, fatigue, and drowsiness, which can be relieved by resting, cooling, and relieving pain.
If the child's level of consciousness decreases significantly, and symptoms such as confusion, lethargy, and coma appear, then it is necessary to be alert to serious complications such as encephalitis, cerebral edema, and cerebral hemorrhage, and immediate neurological examination and **.
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