Untreated respiratory diseases will cause nasal fluids to flow down the throat, causing sore throat and quickly progresses into pneumonia.

The weather changes cold, increases the respiratory disease

The weather changes cold, the number of children hospitalized because the respiratory infections often increases compared to when the weather is warm.In addition, the situation of air pollution in big cities is abnormally progressive with pollution indicators at an alarming level, which is also a risk factor, contributing to children with respiratory diseases.

According to statistics, about 80% of the respiratory diseases are caused by inflammation, producing mucus secreted the airway.This condition makes it difficult for children to breathe, uncomfortable, poor eating - especially babies.

Respiratory diseases usually start from the nose, throat and very quickly spread to the lungs if not treated in time.If the disease will progress long, can affect the young life.

In addition, when the weather is cold, the air entering the child's airway is not warmed (because the child's respiratory tract is shorter and has no feathers like in adults), the child is prone to respiratory colds, easy to getMore viral infections, manifested by sneezing, cough, wheezing, worse than lower respiratory infections.Children with a history of allergies, when cold or viral infection, will easily start asthma.

The increase in the number of hospitalized children also increases the rate of cross -contamination.So, to limit this type of disease, it is best to pay attention from the prevention.

Prevention of respiratory disease in children, the background knowledge that parents need to know

According to Dr. Pham Thai Anh (Bac Thang Long Hospital), when children have signs such as: runny nose, sneezing, cough ... Parents should regularly clean the nose and throat for children with physiological saline productsSuitable for age to ventilate the airway.Absolutely not to stagnate mucus, avoid creating an ideal environment for bacteria and viruses.

An important note, the caregivers absolutely do not share a product of nasopharyngeal hygiene for children to avoid spreading the disease.In many kindergartens, she used a common nose towel for the whole class.This is a direct cause of children and "children go to class".

Parents should not treat children with oral transmission such as using garlic, onions, betel or oils to apply into the nose of the child because it will be able to cause burns of the nasal mucosa, causing respiratory infections to becomeworse.If the child has a blue runny nose and cough, it is necessary to take the child to a specialist for timely examination and advice because this is a sign of inflammation, which is difficult to cure itself.

At the time of intersection, parents should note:

Keep the child warm, go socks, wear hats when out.

Drink a lot of water, help skin and respiratory tract always moist.

Eat enough nutrition, increase green vegetables and fruits, in order to provide all the nutrients and vitamins necessary for the development of children, including the body's immune system.

When children sneeze the runny nose, the nose should be small with physiological saline, back massage and limbs with less hot oil such as eucalyptus, cajeput oil, lavender ... to stimulate blood circulation, enhance exemption from exemption frompandemic.

The living space is also important for children's respiratory health

The clean living environment is always meaningful to our health, especially for young children, individuals with sensitive respiratory system compared to adults.

Things to do seemingly simple, we heard 'very familiar ears' but to do well is not easy.That is:

House hygiene, clean living environment.Regularly wash blankets, curtains, pillows, clean dirt in the house.

ClosedAt times when the index of air pollution rises.

Cleaning air conditioningAs recommended by the manufacturer to avoid bacteria accumulated indoors.

Absolutely do not smokeWhen the family has children because smoke is very dangerous to children's health.The child's respiratory system is very sensitive compared to adults.

Do not take the child to the street when not needed.If you have to go on the road, it is necessary to wear a standard dust filter mask.

Pay attention to keep warm at nightTo help children avoid respiratory diseases when it is cold.

When children have symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, runny nose ..., parents need to take children to health experts for timely examination and advice, should not arbitrarily use the drug.