A state of anxiety and fear caused by the spread of the respiratory syncytial virus in the last period, as a large number of children have been infected with it, according to data from the Ministry of Health, which confirmed that it is the most common cause of pneumonia and bronchitis among young children, as well as being one of the most common causes of colds, which has prompted many to look for the fastest method of cure.
Dr Magdary Badran, a member of the Egyptian Society of Allergy and Immunology, said in exclusive statements to Al-Watan that: Respiratory syncytial virus It occurs due to inflammation of the small airways in the lungs and pneumonia in children, as it can be spread through droplets in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, as well as children touching a contaminated surface such as doorknobs of the doors.
Symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus
The symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus are similar colds Minor symptoms, such as a runny nose, nasal congestion, cough, high temperature and headache, according to Badran, pointing out that these symptoms appear gradually in stages and not all at once, as the symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus infection last for a period ranging from one to two weeks.
As for methods that help treat respiratory syncytial virus and reduce its spread, especially among infected people, Badran explained that it is necessary to drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration and to use inhalers and it is preferable not to use antibiotics, but despite this, some infected children with a severe infection must be treated with antiviral drugs, as prescribed by the attending physician.
Methods of prevention of respiratory syncytial virus
Badarn provided several tips to avoid infection with respiratory syncytial virus, including frequent hand washing and attention to personal hygiene to ensure survival from infection, and good hygiene habits can reduce the chance that children contract the virus and pass it on in the community, and not to share special items, such as drinking glasses. .
