Parents’ concerns during the spread of RSV, the deadly virus, especially during the rainy season, the weather changes to such an extent that the baby’s body cannot cope. In addition, the COVID-19 outbreak situation still exists. Therefore, mothers and fathers must take extra care of their children.
Dr. Sirirak Kanchanateeraphong Pediatrician specializing in allergies and immunology Children’s Health Center, Nawawet Hospital Explained children’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and collected basic information about the RSV virus in order to be able to observe the symptoms and find ways to prevent and treat them in a timely manner.
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a respiratory virus in children. Or the RSV virus is an infection that is very easily transmitted to each other. Especially in children to children together. Can be contacted through secretions, mucus, saliva, through coughing, sneezing, and direct contact. The initial symptoms are like the common cold, including fever, coughing, sneezing, and runny nose, and they disappear within 5-7 days. But the symptoms can vary and have different severity. Some children have more symptoms than the flu, namely strep throat, which will include a sore throat, a cough with phlegm, and laryngitis. There will be hoarseness. Cough, bronchial echo/bronchiolitis/pneumonia Coughing with mucus and coughing to the point of vomiting There may be fast, forceful breathing, difficulty breathing, or wheezing in those with severe symptoms.
Treatment is as follows: 1.Treatment of general symptoms Give fluids intravenously to provide oxygen. Helps suck and drain phlegm 2. Specific treatment Inject bronchodilator Spray special concentrated saline solution To reduce bronchospasm Wheezing 3. The use of Montelukast helps to reduce the severity of the first phase of wheezing. and continue using the drug to reduce recurrence
Prevention At present there is no vaccine to prevent the disease. Therefore, we emphasize prevention by increasing natural immunity. By breastfeeding Avoid taking children to crowded places. Including wearing a hygienic mask every time. and wash your hands often
This is because the RSV virus is a respiratory infection in children. which can be reinfected with the virus even though it has previously been infected with the virus The most important factor as a guideline for all parents to practice with their children is wearing a hygienic mask at all times. and wash your hands often Always present for both parents and children. Including choosing to eat nutritious foods and getting enough sleep In order to strengthen the immunity of children Make your body strong
and currently It has been found that there are complications of chronic nasal infection, including increased snoring caused by enlarged adrenoid glands. Following this RSV infection, parents should continue to observe symptoms. and take your children Follow up on treatment continuously as well.
2023-09-22 09:53:00
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