Turn on the fan and aim at the baby so as not to cause pneumonia. But what factors make the child sick? How to protect and care for children Prevent pneumonia in winter
According to health advice on the issue of turning on the ventilator to children at risk of pneumonia. The Anti-Fake News Center fact-checked by the Central Chest Institute, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. and Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, Department of Medical Services, Department of Public Health. found that such information false information
Chest Diseases Institute, Department of Medical Services, Department of Public Health and Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, Department of Medical Services, Department of Public Health. clarified that pneumonia Also known as pneumonia, refers to an infection of the lungs. Most are caused by viruses and bacteria. Bacteria common in children such as Pneumococcus, Hib or Microplasma. As for common viruses in children such as RSV, influenza, ADENOVIRUS, PARRAINFLUENZA VIRUS, etc.
for disease contact. The causative agent is usually present in the patient’s saliva or sputum. can be contacted in many ways Since inhaling bacteria directly into the lungs Some can be caused by suffocation. distribution through the bloodstream OR spread from the hands of a person who has secretions that contain germs to another person. This disease is common in both the elderly and children, especially young children. Children with birth defects, heart disease, immunodeficiency or malnutrition. However, infectious pneumonia in children is a common disease. and in the most serious cases it can cause respiratory failure. prevention of pneumonia can be done by
- Avoid taking children, especially young children, to crowded places such as shopping malls, cinemas.
- Avoid close contact with sick people.
- Always keep your home environment clean.
- Avoid cigarette smoke, smoke, smoke from car exhaust pipes. or the weather is too cold
- Always wash your hands and clean them often, especially when touching a patient’s sputum, mucus, or saliva.
- Influenza vaccination is recommended once a year.
- At the moment, there are recommendations for vaccination against pneumococcal bacteria. Especially children who are at risk of serious infections such as children without a spleen. have nephrotic kidney disease or have other chronic diseases such as kidney failure, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, or immunodeficiency
- If you suspect that your child has started to have symptoms of infectious pneumonia, such as fever, cough, you should take him to the doctor as soon as possible. to receive timely treatment
In winter so Often the weather fluctuates often. The changing weather, some days are cold and some days are hot, can affect children’s health. especially small children. Parents need to be very careful. Because pneumonia or pneumonia in children occurs easily. As a result, the ability of the respiratory system to function is reduced. from acute infectious inflammation of lung tissue including the bronchi and peripheral alveoli by Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health (Children’s Hospital), Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health It is advisable to observe the symptoms For patients with viral pneumonia It usually starts with the flu, children will have fever, runny nose, cough with phlegm until they start to have respiratory symptoms such as rapid breathing. Some people were breathing heavily and making noise. Notice the rippling ribs In young children or infants, they tend to be lethargic, don’t drink milk, and refuse to drink water.
Treatment guidelines Those who are not seriously ill The doctor can prescribe antibiotics and provide home care. Young children should rest, drink plenty of water and eat normally. Concerning hospitalized patients Your doctor will treat your symptoms according to your symptoms. Tap lungs to drain phlegm, give oxygen, bronchodilators, expectorant drugs, encourage drinking of warm water to help drain phlegm. Some received intravenous saline. And sometimes antibiotics may also be given.
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