CCTV News: On January 5, the National Health Commission held a press conference to introduce the seasonal solar terms and health. A reporter asked: We have noticed the recent high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases, among which the positive flu test rate has increased significantly. I would like to ask, what are the main pathogens of respiratory infectious diseases in the recent period? In addition, what should parents pay attention to after their children suffer from influenza?
Wang Quan, chief physician of Beijing Children's Hospital, said that it is currently the peak period for respiratory infections in children, and the pathogens are still mainly viruses and Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and the viruses are mainly influenza viruses. After children get infected with the flu, fever is the main manifestation, but it will also be accompanied by some symptoms of general discomfort, including muscle pain, headache, etc. In addition, there will be some respiratory symptoms, including coughing, runny nose, sneezing, and sore throat. In addition, children are different from adults. Children are more likely to show nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain or poor appetite after suffering from influenza. Generally speaking, most children have acute and self-limiting processes. Generally, the fever is about 2 to 3 days, and the overall course of the disease will be cured in about one week. However, some children will cough for a longer time. Some children also have symptoms of fatigue or fatigue, which may last a relatively longer time.
Wang Quan introduced that after being infected with influenza, the main treatment is still to be antiviral and symptomatic, because we have anti-flu virus drugs specifically suitable for children. Therefore, if the child is diagnosed with influenza, he should use this anti-flu virus drug as early as possible. If possible, try to use such drugs within 48 hours, which is conducive to the child's recovery and recovery. Because influenza is a virus, antibacterial drugs are useless and parents are not advised to use antibacterial drugs on their own. Symptom-based treatment mainly focuses on reducing fever and relieving discomfort. Parents can reasonably choose antipyretic drugs based on their children's age and weight, and take them according to the instructions. Also, we can choose some symptoms to relieve the symptoms based on the symptoms of a child's cough and nasal congestion. Finally, I would like to remind all parents that if your child gets influenza, let the child rest at home and do not go to school with illness.
