TRIBUN-MEDAN.com, MEDAN – One of the infectious diseases that commonly attacks children is ARI or Acute Respiratory Tract Infection. In chronic conditions, ARI can hinder a child’s development. If not treated, it could have an impact on the future.
According to Dr. Imyadelna Ibma N SpA, in a live with Doodle Exclusive Baby Care, ARI, known as Acute Respiratory Tract Infection, is an infection that occurs in the respiratory tract from the nose to the lungs and occurs acutely. This infection usually attacks from babies to adults.
He added that the initial symptoms of ISPA include complaints of recurring coughs and colds which then lead to upper respiratory tract infections. And if it goes down, shortness of breath will appear, etc.
“This disease arises due to viruses, bacteria or foreign objects entering the respiratory system. It appears due to an implantation infection which causes symptoms such as fever, then a runny nose which can disrupt the respiratory tract. As a result, it disrupts the airways, causing a blocked nose, coughing, and coughing up phlegm. If it hits the lungs, it will cause shortness of breath which is dangerous, especially for children, making them breathe hard and quickly. “It’s called acute because this disease appears quickly and suddenly,” explained Doctor Ibby.
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This pediatrician revealed that ARI most often has the initial symptom of a cold, which is runny snot caused by a virus, although it is also possible that it could be from bacteria. If this disease is caused by a virus or bacteria, the initial symptoms begin with a cough, runny nose and then fever.
On the other hand, he said, pollution is also one of the triggers for the increase in the emergence of ISPA. Even though it is not a direct cause, it can increase the risk of respiratory tract infections.
“You need to know that air pollution consists of pollution outside the house, but there is also air pollution inside the house. Indeed, air pollution does not directly cause ISPA, here pollution is only a risk factor for ISPA, namely coughs, colds or pneumonia. “It’s not a direct cause of ISPA, air pollution increases the risk of respiratory tract infections,” he said.
This doctor who practices at the Jakarta Medical Center explained that most children suffer from pneumonia. This occurs due to air pollution, where children have airways in the process of growth and development. With this ISPA, it will disrupt the immune system which is able to fight viruses and bacteria.
“Why are children often affected by ISPA? Because children are in the process of growth and development, their respiratory tract is not yet optimal. Apart from that, children also like to play outside, most activities outside when pollution is high are inhaled by pollution. “Normally children also have a higher breathing rate than adults, so they inhale more pollution,” he said again.
Source: Medan Tribune
2023-10-13 15:03:20
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