With the fluctuation of temperature and changes in the environment, respiratory infectious diseases have entered a period of high incidence, especially children, who are more susceptible to the invasion of viruses due to lower immunity. During this period, parents have begun to prepare medicines for their children, and how to choose drugs correctly and how to give their children reasonable medicines during their illness have become issues of concern to parents. In this article, I will answer for you what you need to pay attention to when preparing and taking medicine during the high incidence season of respiratory infections in children.
First, we need to understand the common types of respiratory infections in children. In China, there are mainly the following types: influenza, respiratory syncytial virus infection, adenovirus infection, Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, etc. Vaccines and antiviral drugs are important means of prevention and antiviral drugs against these pathogens. However, parents should pay attention to the following points when choosing a drug:
1.Selection of antiviral drugs: There are many antiviral drugs on the market, such as oseltamivir, acyclovir, etc. These drugs are mainly used to prevent and ** influenza virus, herpes virus and other viral infections. When giving your child antiviral medications, be sure to follow your doctor's instructions and never overdose. In addition, antiviral drugs have certain characteristics such as nausea, vomiting, headache, etc., and parents need to pay close attention to their children's drug reactions.
2.Use of antibiotics: For bacterial respiratory infections, antibiotics are the drug of choice. However, the misuse of antibiotics can lead to increased resistance and even fungal infections. Therefore, when using antibiotics, it is important to identify the type of infection and use them under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, parents should pay attention to the dosage and duration of their children's medication, and do not adjust it by themselves.
3.Use of health supplements and Chinese herbal medicines: Some parents like to use health supplements and Chinese herbal medicines to boost immunity when their children are sick. Although health care products and traditional Chinese medicine can help children's health to a certain extent, the following issues should also be paid attention to in the process of use: the choice of health care products should be cautious, and try to choose well-known brands with certification; The use of Chinese medicine should be guided by the doctor's instructions, paying attention to drug interactions and the child's physical fitness.
In addition to drug selection, parents should also pay attention to the following points when administering medication to their children:
1.Observe the changes in the child's condition: During the child's illness, parents should closely monitor the condition, such as fever, cough, difficulty breathing, etc. If there are signs of deterioration, seek medical attention promptly and do not delay**.
2.Follow your child's instructions: When giving your child medication, be sure to follow your doctor's advice and give your child the prescribed dose and frequency. Do not adjust the dosage of your medication on your own based on experience or by listening to others.
3.Pay attention to the drug***In the process of children's medication, parents should pay close attention to the drug***, if the child is found to have abnormal symptoms, they should seek medical attention in time.
4.Maintain good living habits: During your child's illness, you should let your child maintain adequate sleep, a reasonable diet and a moderate amount of exercise to enhance the body's resistance.
5.Precautionary measures: In daily life, parents should educate their children to develop good hygiene habits, such as washing hands frequently and wearing masks, to reduce the risk of respiratory tract infections.
In short, in the season of high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases in children, parents should prepare medicines reasonably, use drugs scientifically, pay close attention to the changes in their children's conditions, and do a good job in prevention. Only in this way can children get through this special period healthily.
Parents are often confused and worried when dealing with respiratory infections in their children. How can we get our children through this high incidence period safely? Here are some tips for parents:
1.Vaccination: Vaccinate your child against the corresponding pathogens, such as flu vaccine, pneumonia vaccine, etc. Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to prevent respiratory infections.
2.Enhance immunity: Improve your child's immunity through a reasonable diet, adequate sleep, and moderate exercise. In addition, children can be appropriately supplemented with some immune-regulating nutrients, such as vitamin C, zinc, etc.
3.Keep indoor air ventilated: Open windows for ventilation every day to keep indoor air fresh. During the cold winter months, use an air purifier to reduce the spread of viruses and bacteria indoors.
4.Develop good hygiene habits: Teach children to wash their hands frequently, wear masks, and avoid touching their eyes, nose, mouth, etc., to reduce the chance of virus invasion.
5.Avoid crowded places: During periods of high incidence of respiratory infections, try to minimize taking your child to crowded public places to reduce the risk of infection.
6.Pay close attention to the epidemic information: Pay attention to the epidemic information released by the local health department to understand the types of pathogens currently circulating and take targeted preventive measures.
7.Strengthen outdoor exercise: Encourage your child to participate in outdoor sports, such as running, swimming, etc. Proper exercise can improve your child's physical fitness and strengthen their resistance.
8.Learn about respiratory health: understand the symptoms, transmission routes and prevention methods of respiratory infectious diseases, so that you can detect and take measures in time when your child has a disease.
9.Establish a family medicine cabinet: According to the age and physical condition of the child, prepare some commonly used antiviral drugs, antibiotics, fever reducers, etc. When using medications, be sure to follow your doctor's instructions.
10.Maintain a good attitude: When facing your child's illness, stay calm and respond positively. At the same time, give children love and encouragement to help them get through the pain.
Through the above dry suggestions, I hope that parents can better cope with the high incidence of respiratory infections in children. In this special time, let's work together to create a healthy and safe living environment for our children.
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