ARVI is an acute respiratory viral infection. As the statistics show, ARVI is the most common infection, especially in industrially developed countries. There are 5 main groups of viruses causing ARVI disease - reoviruses, rhinoviruses, parainfluenza, influenza, adenoviruses. Same symptoms of acute respiratory viral infection can often be the result of the defeat of different viruses. Therefore, the method of treatment and possible complications will also vary. When symptoms of acute respiratory viral infection appear, it is better to take tests, especially if it concerns children. Differential diagnosis of acute respiratory viral infection will determine the type of pathogen and the localization of the disease.
Signs of ARVI
Common symptoms of acute respiratory viral infection are
- irritation of the mucous membranes: runny nose, sneezing, choking, or sore throat;
- headache and weakness;
- temperature increase;
- defeat bronchus or trachea.
Everyone knows that it is not so terrible as ARVI itself, as its complications. Depending on the type of virus, complications of SARS can have a very wide spectrum - from pneumonia to damage to the liver, heart, brain and other organs.
When symptoms of ARI appear, you should immediately take the medication.
How to treat ARVI?
The tactics of treatment are determined by the doctor depending on the causative agent of the disease. Treatment of ARI medicines without the appointment of a specialist is unacceptable. Antibiotics for ARVI is also prescribed only by a doctor and only with purulent inflammation, antibiotics do not affect viruses. Antiviral drugs for ARVI should also be prescribed by your doctor, given the risk of side effects to your body. If you prefer to be treated yourself, then be very careful. If you do not feel relief, or vice versa, you become ill, it is better to consult a specialist.
Treatment of acute respiratory viral infections with folk remedies is better performed after the examination in order to avoid complications. Here are some recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of ARVI treatment:
- if there are primary symptoms of acute respiratory viral infection, start rinsing the nose and throat with saline solutions;
- keep bed rest;
- you can eat light foods, and only if you have an appetite (for example, chicken broth);
- drink plenty of liquid - warm tea, juices, herbal tea. A good remedy is cranberry juice;
- the temperature to 38-39 ° C as possible try not to knock, depending on the individual characteristics of the body. High temperature increases the body's resistance to infections;
- Do not take drugs that suppress cough, without prescribing a doctor. Breathing paths must be cleaned;
- often ventilate the room so that the air in the room is wet and fresh.
The main part of ARVI treatment should be actions aimed at maintaining the body's immune system. After the acute respiratory viral infection, do not rush to return to an active lifestyle. Give your body time to recover.
SARS in adults is much less likely than in children. But, despite this, security measures must be observed by all, especially during epidemics.
Prevention of ARVI
The main method of prevention is the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. That is, proper nutrition, exercise gymnastics, daily walks in the fresh air, etc. Since the incidence of acute respiratory viral infection increases in the off-season, it is better to avoid mass clusters
Frequent diseases of ARVI speak of weakened immunity and neglect of methods of prevention. It is better not to take risks and take care of your health in advance.
History shows that ARVI has been a very serious disease for centuries. In most cases, the disease ended in a fatal outcome. To date, many medications and prevention methods have been developed, and ARVI has ceased to be a terrible diagnosis. The main thing is not to lose your vigilance and not allow complications.