The most common skin and acute respiratory diseases of children. Memo for parents

Disease of children is always a big concern for parents. But, before starting treatment, it is necessary to correctly diagnose. Naturally, this should be done by a pediatrician. But there are situations when you need to quickly make a decision, and the doctor has not yet come.

Acute respiratory diseases of children constitute the most common group. They are caused by various microbes and viruses, "settled" in the larynx, nasopharynx and the trachea. You can distinguish:

• Influenza, the main symptoms of which are a sharp increase in temperature, cough, runny nose, chills and pain in all muscles. The child should be given anti-inflammatory drugs (for example, "Nurofen") and antiviral drugs ("Influcid"), wrap it, give more drink and call a doctor.
• Rotavirus infection is caused by certain microorganisms and "lives" on the human mucosa. In addition to the above symptoms, frequent vomiting and diarrhea occur . This disease requires constant monitoring of the pediatrician, so that there is no dehydration of the body.
• Acute laryngitis can be a complication of SARS. It starts with a small cough, a sensation of dryness in the throat, and then the voice gradually begins to vanish. It can flow even without temperature, but not for long. Since such diseases of children can become chronic, it is necessary to appoint the right treatment. Recommended: the use of milk with soda and honey, providing complete rest to the vocal cords, the use of mustard plasters and compresses.
• Acute bronchitis is most often a complication of the flu. It occurs when the child has "snot", which "do not go out," but "flow" along the back wall of the throat directly into the trachea and bronchi. As a result, after a while there is a cough with phlegm, which the child swallows more often. As a rule, in addition to antitussive and anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics are prescribed, without which such diseases of children can not be cured. A good effect can be achieved by applying inhalation.
• Pneumonia is one of the most dangerous diseases of the respiratory system. It often occurs in children, as a consequence of a cold or ARVI. This disease should be treated under the strict supervision of a doctor and in a hospital.

All acute respiratory infections of children are well treated, but the best way is to prevent them. It is recommended to observe hygienic rules and avoid foci of disease.

Skin diseases in children are widespread. You can distinguish such types:

• In infants, the most common are sweating and diaper rash. The best treatment: washing the child's body with a sequential broth, using powder.
• Allergic reaction to food or medicine. As the main recommendations for treatment prescribe the reception of antihistamines and the use of a large amount of clean water.
• Pustular infection appears, as a rule, on the affected areas of the skin, on which pathogens have spread. That is why all the child's wounds must be washed and disinfected.
• Fungal infections can spread both over the skin, and through the hair, the nails of the child. They should be treated immediately with those medications prescribed by the doctor. Because such diseases have the ability to spread very quickly and "conquer all large areas" on the child's body.

It should be noted that the treatment of any disease of the child must be under the supervision of a doctor. Self-medication is not recommended, because the same symptoms can be signs of various diseases. The final diagnosis can be made only by a specialist.