The disease with a viral infection often begins abruptly. The temperature rises, a runny nose, sore throat, cough, lacrimation appear. The child may complain of headache, weakness. Measures should be taken in the first hours of the disease. Be sure to call a doctor and try to alleviate the condition of the baby.
It is necessary
- - antiviral agents;
- - antipyretic drugs;
- - plentiful drink;
- - feeding at will;
- - rubdown with water;
- - rinsing the nose;
- - gargling;
- - low temperature and high humidity.
Instructions
Step 1
Before the acute stage of the disease, when the immune system begins to react to the appearance of pests in the body, there is a phase when the immune system has not yet responded, and the viruses have already penetrated the body. During this period, the child may feel malaise, weakness, redness and shine in the eyes appear. Babies may sleep unusually long or, conversely, may not fall asleep. During this period, antiviral agents will be effective treatment - homeopathic medicines (Viburkol, Atsillococcinum, Aflubin), chemical antiviral agents (Arbidol, Tamiflu), interferons (Viferon, Grippferon). It is during this precautionary period of the course of the disease that these drugs can block the action of viruses and prevent the development of the disease.
Step 2
If the disease continues to progress, and the child develops a high fever, chills, runny nose, sore throat, then try to put the baby to bed. Dress the child warmly, and reduce the air temperature in the room to 18 degrees. The air in the room should be humidified so that the mucus (runny nose and phlegm) secreted by the body to combat the spread of the virus does not dry out and perform its protective function.
Step 3
Give your child plenty of fluids. The temperature of the drink should be the same as the body temperature, so the liquid will be absorbed faster by the walls of the stomach. If the baby does not have allergies, add honey to the drink. Fruit drinks from cranberries, lingonberries, chamomile and linden tea are very useful. Offer your child fruit compote with rosehip broth.
Step 4
If the child develops a high fever (more than 38, 5 -39 degrees), give him a child antipyretic drug based on paracetamol or ibuprofen. Never rub your baby with vodka or vinegar. Rubbing can only be done with water at room temperature, if the child does not shiver.
Step 5
Rinse your baby's nose with saline or seawater to loosen mucus in the nose and make breathing easier. With severe nasal congestion, it is possible to use special children's drops, depending on age. Do not overuse vasoconstrictor drugs, they are addictive and dry out the nasal mucosa.
Step 6
If you have a sore throat, give your child a gargle solution. Herbal infusions of sage, calendula, chamomile are very useful. Gargle your throat before eating.
Step 7
Don't force your child to eat if they have no appetite. Food should be light, avoid fried and spicy foods. The volume of a single food intake should be reduced, and the number of feedings should be increased.
Step 8
Try to create a comfortable environment for the child, reassure him if he is scared or in pain. Your care and proper care will help you quickly cope with the infection.
