How to determine the flu in its initial stage?
As with any disease, the initiation of treatment for influenza completely affects the duration of the disease. Therefore it is very important to know how the flu begins in children.
In most cases, the disease develops suddenly, against a background of well-being. The child can be cheerful, play all day, and only in the evening mum zapozritivaet something wrong. The appearance of capriciousness, tearfulness, desire to sleep - the first signs, indicating the development of infection in the baby.
On examination, the skin can be slightly hyperemic (reddened), due to a rise in body temperature. The latter, in some cases, can reach 39 degrees.
How to act mom in case of symptoms?
When the first signs of pathology appear, the mother should try to provide the baby with bed rest. To remove the infection from the body as soon as possible, the child should be given plenty of drink and make sure that the temperature does not rise above 38 degrees. The further algorithm of actions to the mum will be prompted by the doctor who needs to be summoned to the house.
How is influenza treated in children?
Treatment of influenza has a predominantly symptomatic orientation, i.e. its main goal is to alleviate the condition of the child.
To do this, use antipyretic drugs, antiviral. Of the first, Ibufen is often used, and the most popular antiviral is Anaferon, which has proven effective in fighting the virus.
How to prevent disease?
What can the flu turn out for a child?
The main complications of influenza in children are:
- pneumonia;
- bronchitis;
- otitis;
- disruption of the gastrointestinal tract, etc.