Bronchitis in children

The common diseases faced by many parents, are acute and chronic bronchitis in its various forms and variants of course. Of particular interest is the emergence of the disease in early childhood. This is due to the separate mechanisms of development, course, diagnosis and treatment of diseases in children of this age group.

Description of the disease

The most effective method of treatment for any form of bronchitis. When worn correctly obviate any need for the appointment of antibacterial drugs.

5. Antiviral and immunomodulatory drugs. Given that most cases of bronchitis occurring on the background of respiratory cold infections, administrated homeopathic drops or tablets (aflubin, Anaferon children, Umckalor.)

Antibiotics for bronchitis in children – an essential attribute of treatment. It is advisable to integrate them with 2-3 days any bacterial infection at the slightest sign of bronchitis. Duration of their application at least five days should be strictly followed. If necessary, it is better to extend the duration of treatment to prevent the development of bacterial resistance to antibiotics and chronic process (read more: list of antibiotics for bronchitis). In the case of an allergic reaction to the drug he is replaced by another (preferably from another group) and are assigned antihistamines to cover.

Massage bronchitis in children – natural method of adjuvant therapy, which does not require financial costs. Very well established in the reconstruction period. In the acute stage is contraindicated. Criteria for assignment could be the emergence of productive cough after fever. It needs to be vibrating and to facilitate the removal of sputum. To do this, the child is placed on his stomach. Produced consistent stroking of the skin with subsequent tapping motion towards the spine from the bottom up. The duration of one session 7-9 minutes. Procedures are performed daily for about two weeks (read more: why you need a massage bronchitis?).

General guidelines

Doctor examining a child can detect the swelling of the chest. Visually visible retraction of the chest parcel, which is a consequence of the fact that in the process of breathing involved supporting musculature. The basic requirements in the treatment of bronchitis in children – the exception of self-medication,timely access to a specialist who will determine the direction of the treatment.

In case of danger of transition of bronchitis into a protracted form, in the presence of elevated body temperature the child must be hospitalized. This is especially true of children up to 1 year and younger age, as it is inherent in the incomplete functioning of the respiratory system. Acute bronchitis is treated by applying a warm drink, the ingestion of fever-reducing medications and bed rest. After the body temperature will decrease and become stable spend inhalations, rubbing the chest, put mustard (more: mechanism of action of tins and mustard).

If the disease does not recede for weeks, require further investigation. It is not advisable to children to take antibiotics. The complex of therapeutic procedures administered physiotherapy, prescribe a special diet.

As antibacterial therapy the child needs to give only those that are in the medical appointment. Parents need to take responsibility for the problem, not to acquire random advertised medicines.

For children under the age are forbidden to give medication containing codeine. Traditional treatments for bronchitis can help when you have a primary medical therapy.

To avoid future diagnosis of "bronchial asthma" in children who are diagnosed with bronchitis, put on dispensary registration. In winter it is advisable not to wrap children, avoid sweating, the clothes should be not blown by the wind.

Hypothermia one of the first causes of bronchitis. Industrial dust also becomes the cause of the disease, the best place for children games area, where trees are encouraged to walk with them away from production. Should pay attention to cleanliness in the children's room, dusty air is a breeding ground for microorganisms, can cause the inflammation of the bronchi. It is useful to carry out activities to hardening, to enter into the regime of physical exercises, breathing exercises.