Fever and crying in babies and children can be warning signs of serious diseases. Asthma, pneumonia and wheezing are three critical diseases of babies and young children that are most easily overlooked by parents, the follow-up treatment for asthma can be very long and may affect the child’s development in the future said a pediatric respiratory specialist at the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, We explain the symptoms of these diseases and prescribe the right medicines as soon as possible.
▲ Dr. Wu Guoqiang, an expert in pediatric respiratory medicine at the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, shared that in the past three years, children have grown up during the epidemic and often wear masks When it comes back normal to normal, many cases of respiratory infections will occur if they no longer have to wear masks. He pointed out that children should only wear masks when they have symptoms of illness, and it is not recommended that they wear masks as a daily routine. He explained that if children grow up in a sterile environment, their immune systems lose their original ability to fight bacteria and viruses, making them more likely to develop various allergies.
asthma
Asthma is a common infectious disease of the airways.
- heavy cough
- Breathing hard (such as pinching the nose and sternum)
severe asthma
Severe asthma is when asthma symptoms are not controlled or improve despite taking medicines to relieve them.
- I can’t finish a sentence in one breath, you have to stop and take a breath before you say two words
- Lips that appear bruised or purple can be a result of a lack of oxygen
- Lack of energy, often confused
- Blood oxygen concentration is below 92%
the smallpox
It is caused by a viral or bacterial infection of the lungs.
- fever
- Shortness of breath
- heavy cough
- chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
Asthma
Hissing is an acute disease of inflammation of the upper respiratory tract usually caused by a viral infection, such as parainfluenza, influenza or COVID-19, which causes swelling and inflammation in the upper respiratory tract in children.
- Pitman
- hard to swallow
- fever
- heavy cough
- Difficulty breathing
- The cry is harsh, sounding like a “barking sea lion”
3Long-term effects of critical illness on children’s growth
Dr. Wu said, “Asthma, pneumonia and wheezing, if children with these three critical diseases are diagnosed early and receive appropriate treatment, they rarely have complications or sequelae.”
On the other hand, if the asthma is not well controlled, there is a chance that the tail will not be docked. If a child develops asthma at a young age, the condition may continue into middle school, college, or even adulthood.
Delay in the treatment of pneumonia causes complications and affects the development of the lungs Lung capacity is reduced in shock, and lung function in adulthood is worse than in other people 40.
Asthma is an acute disease If the patient is not sent to the hospital in time for treatment, it can cause hypoxia and cause brain damage.
When the top three childhood critical illnesses come up, how can parents help their children reduce their symptoms?
1 asthma
Parents can spray the baby first with an inhaled bronchodilator, and then spray it again after the baby breathes normally for six times. If the condition does not improve, seek medical advice immediately.
2 the smallpox
When parents discover that their child has a fever and shortness of breath, they should take him to see a doctor immediately and make sure that the child is taking in enough water to avoid dehydration , which may affect blood pressure and metabolism, and may even cause scurvy. hard cases.
3 Asthma
If you find that your child’s cry is hoarse and accompanied by a “sea lion barking” sound, you must take the child to seek medical advice immediately. Parents can calm the child’s emotions first to prevent him from crying too much and making the situation worse.
Prevention 3critical illness Start with food and environment
Dr. Wu said that the three diseases are related to infection. Although asthma is not a disease directly caused by infection, infection can trigger asthma attacks. Therefore, it is recommended that parents start with diet and environment to lay a strong foundation for children against.
Diet
Insufficient consumption of vitamin D or zinc can lead to infections in children, leading to wheezing, pneumonia and asthma. Therefore, Dr. Wu reminds breastfeeding mothers to try their best to ensure that their infants and young children are consuming 400 IU of vitamin D per day In addition to taking nutritional supplements, they can also eat more eggs and fish, and play outside for 20 minutes a day to absorb vitamin D from the sun.
In addition, Dr. Wu also recommends that children eat two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables every day to maintain their daily intake of antioxidants and reduce the risk of asthma.
Environmental aspects
Environmental pollution can also cause three types of respiratory diseases. Although outdoor pollution is difficult to control, parents should try to avoid allowing children to play or play sports in parks near roads.
Finally, Dr. Wu reminded that parents can arrange for children to receive pneumococcal vaccine and influenza vaccine to prevent viral infections.
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2024-05-02 08:27:42
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