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What can treat influenza in child

So, for a number of symptoms you suspect that the child has the flu, what to treat this disease? By the way, infectious diseases - some of the most common pathologies in children. Notable among them is influenza, severe of which can lead to irreversible complications in different organs and even death. Therefore, understanding how to act in the case parents when their child is ill with the flu, it is extremely important for his health.

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Treatment can be divided according to extent of disease and severity of:

  1. It is important to note immediately that the immune system of a healthy child, which is not weakened either the external environment or other infections and diseases, able to cope with the flu without any specific treatment.
  2. Organization to proper care of a sick child.

virus grippaThis is one of the most important stages that parents. The child at the initial stage of the disease should stay in bed or polupostelny mode. This means that all physical activity should be kept to a minimum to ensure the body favorable conditions for infection control.

The child should be as isolated from others to prevent the spread of infection, as influenza is a highly contagious (contagious) disease. For these children it is necessary to allocate a separate bowl and the room. The people who will be in contact with the ill child needs to use the PPE and antiviral protection gauze mask and bandage, the special ointment antiviral for the respiratory system, etc.).

  1. Etiotropic therapy.

This type of treatment is aimed at removing the causes of disease - in this case a flu virus. The combination of specific enzyme and antigen, influenza viruses are divided into types, and the combination of various types of antigen and the enzyme causes a great variety of subtypes of influenza virus and the inability to form them a strong immunity in the child.

As a causal treatment for moderate and severe course of influenza apply specific antiviral drugs rimantadine, etc. For specific types of the virus, for example, California (swine) oseltamivir use, etc. But the use of these drugs has a number of contraindications and side effects, so their purpose and method must be strictly coordinated with the physician.

Symptomatic therapy

vysokaya temperatura pri grippeItthe most common type of treatment resorted to by both practitioners and parents at home in mild course of the flu. The goal of such treatment is to eliminate or relieve unpleasant symptoms (temperature, headache, pain in muscles and joints, dry cough etc.) at a time until the immune system holds the virus. This use of drugs:

  1. Antipyretic drugs.

Apply because the child usually has a high temperature, which concern not only the sick child but also scares parents. For children whose age does not exceed 3 years, there are a number of contraindications when using and choosing a specific drug. Use of aspirin and derivatives of acetylsalicylic acid are also not recommended for children under 14 years due to the high toxicity of the drug and the occurrence of liver failure, which can result even in death.

  1. To relieve cough you want to apply the antitussive drugs (the pills or syrups), mucolytics.

nebulajzer pri grippeThe task of mucolytics - to translate dry cough that causes chest pain, productive cough. This can be, and inhalation of humidified oxygen (breathing humidified oxygen, essential oils, etc.), nebulizer, etc. to Use folk remedies such as inhalation of hot fumes is not recommended due to high body temperature of the child.

  1. Runny nose with flu, the child can often appear in the midst of the disease and to indicate the joining of a bacterial infection. For the relief of symptoms of runny nose you can apply vasoconstrictor drops and sprays.

Symptoms headache, pain in muscles, bones and joints have to cope antipyretic medications that possess anti-inflammatory properties and painkillers. But remember that the number of antipyretics and analgesics there are strict contraindications for use in children, so taking them on prescription.

Restorative therapy

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The child needs to provide abundant warm drink. This drink should be not only rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, but not contain active allergens (e.g., strawberry juice, etc.), because in the background of a weakened immune system, allergens can induce a pronounced allergic reaction, which will greatly exacerbate the child's condition.

You need to drink regularly and plenty of teas, juices, compotes. Entering the body fluid output from urine, the toxins that are in the blood, and comingglucose and vitamins not only activate the immune system, and perform a bracing function.

In addition, the child's diet should contain easily digestible food. Food should not be oily and fried items, this creates an additional burden on the gastrointestinal tract. But despite the fact that the child is likely to be absent appetite, you still need to give small portions of food. It can be boiled, but not strong broth, boiled meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and fruits, juices, milk products.

The necessity of application of immunomodulators and those drugs which allegedly have General antiviral activity is actively discussed in the medical community. Despite the claimed properties of these drugs, their mechanism of action is not fully disclosed, and a number of scientific and clinical studies have shown the absolute ineffectiveness of such tools in children, in patients with influenza. And the price of these drugs and the fact that they are prescribed by many doctors, says only about commercial interest of pharmaceutical companies in promoting them in the market.

As a conclusion

The incidence of influenza, especially in spring and autumn season, a very high among children and adolescents. Being in crowded groups (kindergartens, schools) also contributes to the rapid emergence of epidemics of infectious disease.

Unfortunately, without proper medical knowledge, few of the parents may be time to suspect your child is flu among the entire spectrum of respiratory infections and initiate appropriate actions to treat the disease and prevent complications.

Parents, it is important to understand that in the case of lung disease the child needs to toxic antiviral drugs.

With good persistent immunity, as well as the right measures for the organization of bed rest, proper diet and nutrition, drinking regime and in mild form of course of influenza, the child will carry the disease easily and without complications. But in the case of uncertainty of the parents in the forces, you suspect a serious condition of the child, the presence of any chronic diseases, it is urgent to consult with a specialist, starting with a pediatrician. This will allow to avoid serious complications of this, at first glance, not heavy pathology. We must remember that complications of flu can lead not only to a lengthening of the duration of the disease, but also to disability and death.

Remember that the health of your child depends on you. The child's body is vulnerable to infections, and the disease can occur with atypical and not always similarover this same disease in the adult.