Tracheitis in a child can be both acute and chronic, in which the stages of exacerbation constantly alternate with periods of rest. The diagnosis of "acute tracheitis" is most often established in infants aged 5 to 7 years, for infants this disease is not typical. In most adults and adolescents, the tracheitis usually takes on a chronic form.
In this article we will tell you what causes most often cause acute tracheitis in a child, what symptoms this disease manifests, and how to cure and prevent it.
Causes of tracheitis
Depending on the causes of the disease, there are 2 types of this disease. Infectious tracheitis can be caused by the influenza virus and other acute respiratory viruses, adenoviruses, enteroviruses, pneumococcus and other microorganisms.
The causes of non-infectious variation of this disease can be:
- exposure to very cold or, conversely, hot air;
- contaminated air in an enclosed space;
- various allergens, for example, paints, varnishes, household chemicals and much more.
Tracheitis symptoms in children
The most important sign of acute tracheitis in a child is a debilitating paroxysmal cough of a low tone. In this case, seizures are accompanied by severe pain in the sternum. Sputum in most cases is not allocated. Most often, seizures disturb the child at night and in the morning, immediately after awakening.
In addition, often with tracheitis, the temperature rises, headaches occur, the child experiences weakness.
How to cure a tracheitis in a child?
If a child has a persistent attack of cough, immediately consult a doctor to establish an accurate diagnosis and to prescribe the optimal treatment regimen. Incorrectly selected drugs in this situation can contribute to the almost instantaneous transition of acute uncomplicated tracheitis to a chronic form.
The doctor will prescribe medicines aimed at combating dry cough, for example, licorice syrup, Lazolvan, Ambrobene and others. These drugs will help to translate dry cough into wet, thus greatly alleviating the condition of the child. In rare cases, for example, if the cause of tracheitis is pneumococcal infection, a course of antibiotics is prescribed.
During the treatment of tracheitis, the child is shown a copious alkaline drink, such as tea with lemon or raspberry, milk with honey or butter. To strengthen and maintain immunity, it is recommended to take significant doses of vitamins A and C.
In case the doctor authentically establishes the viral nature of the disease, antiviral drugs are usually used - Arbidol, Kagocel, Viferon and others.
In addition, in the treatment of tracheitis in children, various grinding and warming of the breast, as well as inhalation with the aid of a nebulizer, help .