Insidious disease "visits" us every winter, every time with a "new face". This is also dangerous - you can not guess what will be the flu next year. And whichever the preparation was, the "visitor" always takes unawares. How to recognize the enemy and protect the crumbs when the virus attacks?
How does the flu work in the body?
In the body, the infection occupies the upper respiratory tract, and for some time - from several hours to several days - actively multiplies. Sly virus lulls vigilance of temperature: if it rises, then quite a bit. But the attack begins with a sharp "jump" in temperature - up to 38.5-40 ° C. Children under one year immediately get labored breathing, a sharp pain in the throat, especially with swallowing, myalgia is increasing - joint and muscle aches. The kid experiences severe headache and weakness - the main symptoms of intoxication syndrome - poisoning the body. On day 2-3, the catarrhal syndrome manifests itself in the form of a runny nose and cough.
On the front line
It is important that at the peak of the flu by children up to a year the pediatrician regularly examined. If the flu does not start on time, it can cause such complications as:
♦ pneumonia (pneumonia);
♦ cerebral edema and meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the meninges and brain);
♦ inflammation of the urinary tract and lororgan. It is also important to know that if a child has "chronic arterial diseases" in the arsenal, they can become aggravated against the background of the flu. To avoid this, take urgent measures. Call the doctor, and before he comes, do the following:
- Put the crumb into bed and remove the diaper - the "sauna effect" raises the temperature. Strongly to wrap the child is not necessary - a veil or a plaid is enough.
- As often as possible, offer crumbs to drink (mineral water without gas, broth of dogrose, warm tea and milk).
- Be sure to give the child an age-appropriate dose of any antiviral drug (eg Aflubin, Umkalor, Antigrippin, Arbidol for children).
- Every 2 hours, at least 5 times a day, dig in a crumb into each nostril for 3-5 drops of leukocyte Interferon.
- If the baby cough, give him syrups - Lazolvan, Prospan or diluted in the right proportion dry Mukaltin, drops Gedelix. Is it necessary to bring down the heat? Not higher than 38-38.5 ° C, it is even useful.
Fever for influenza in children under one year treats the body independently, mobilizing immunity to fight the virus. But there is one nuance: the babies have a temperature limit of 38 ° C. And some children, regardless of age, are subfebrile enough, up to 37.5 ° C - and above the norm "can not" be allowed. If she is stubbornly crawling beyond the "border", this is the signal: the baby is unable to cope and he needs your help. How to be in such cases?
♦ As an anesthetic and antipyretic, give the baby Nimesulide (baby syrup Nyz). The average single dose of the drug is 0.5-1 teaspoon, the difference between doses should be at least 6-8 hours.
♦ It is good to knock down the temperature of the child Efferalgan 80 mg (rectal suppository) or child Paracetamol, but consider the age-related dosage.
♦ A good "help" - "grandmother's" method of wiping the water-vinegar solution in a 4: 1 ratio. It gives good effect, but there is also a minus: 60% we breathe skin, and this solution clogs the pores. Therefore, as soon as the baby dries, wipe it with a damp cloth.
♦ Wet hands with cool water and mop the baby's feet and palms - these are acupuncture zones, on which are located all the major points responsible for the work of each organ separately and the body as a whole.
Fragrant "landing"
To help tablets to fight the virus, connect the healing power of essential oils.
♦ Twice a day, spend in the children's fragrant disinfection: pour two drops of thyme and eucalyptus oil, four drops of tea tree oil into the aroma lamp and fumigate the room for 20-30 minutes.
♦ Cut down the heat by rubbing with lemon oil. The recipe is simple: stir 4 drops of oil in 200 ml of warm water and wipe the baby. Add a droplet of oil to the baby cream and apply on the wrists, elbows and popliteal folds of the crumb 3-4 times a day. So you can treat children from 2 months.
♦ A small nose will breathe if you make a baby inhalation with tea tree oil: drip 2-3 drops of oil on a clean dry handkerchief and let the baby breathe.
♦ With jellyfish, a juniper oil can cope up to a year: add 4-5 drops in a teaspoon of jojoba oil. With this mixture, chop the crumb for the night and cover it well. Take care that the baby does not open in a dream.
♦ When the crumb gets better and you go for a walk, put on his neck the aroma medallion, dropping into it 1 drop of tea tree, orange or lemon oil. The inhalation of these flavors stimulates the release of your own immune interferons in the child's body.
Hooray, victory!
The kid, of course, is still weak and quickly gets tired, but do not panic. Increased fatigue - a sign of postgrippoznoy asthenia - a general weakness of the body. To restore strength baby will need time, a healthy sleep and good nutrition. Offer crumbs soups, warm milk. If there is no allergy - honey and citrus. The organism of convalescent cola still needs a plentiful drink - this will speed up its purification from harmful microbes.
Finally
Alas, having had a flu, the child will get immunity only to the type of virus that has become infected. It is possible that during the next epidemic the baby will again be among the sick and will have to be treated again. But do not be in a hurry to panic! This time, his body will cope with the flu much quicker and easier, especially if you regularly take preventive measures.
♦ For 10-15 minutes before the walk, brush the inside of the nose with an oxolin ointment. This will eliminate the "sticking" of harmful bacteria on its mucosa. Be sure to wipe the tip of the baby and rinse each nostril with warm running water.
♦ Do not ignore the people's recipe for fighting the insidious virus. It works well for influenza in children up to a year - how to treat these methods we will now tell. Extrude a few cloves of garlic in a glass jar and pour the contents with water at room temperature so that it only covers the garlic mush. Tightly cover the jar with a lid. Then after a few hours, bring the jar to the child's spout and let it breathe the smell of garlic tincture. Let nature together with your beloved mother take care of his health.