INFECTIOUS DISEASES FOR CHILDREN
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Many infectious diseases like stomach bugs, ear infections, colds are
the most widespread diseases which affect the kids during winter times.
Common diseases and their treatments are given below
The symptoms of cold are nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, sore throat,
mild fever and headache. It is contagious for the first five days. Lot
of fluids should be given to them and a humidifier used. Acetaminophen
or Ibuprofen should be given to the children to reduce ache, fever with
saline nose. Since there are 200 viruses causing cold the child may be
affected by different ones each time. By wiping high chairs, grocery carts
and restaurant tabletops regularly the child can be protected from exposure
to cold germs.
About 90% of children get affected by Respiratory Syncytial Virus. The
symptoms are similar to cold and in addition it may trigger bronchiolitis
and it leads to rapid breathing, wheezing and continuous cough. Treatment
is the same as cold. The children should be avoided from exposure to wood
burning, cigarette smoke, perfumes and fireplaces.
By four years almost every child gets affected by stomach Flu as a minimum
one time. The symptoms include fever, vomiting and diarrhea. It is highly
contagious. Lot of fluids should be given. jell O and Ice pops have sweet
taste and amusing to eat. Rotavirus oral vaccine is best for especially
2 months old babies.
By 2 years many children get infected by Roseola. The child has signs
of red rashes in the body along with fever, cough and diarrhea. Infection
spreads till the fever stops, but the rashes are not contagious. The rash
can be ignored and acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be given. The virus
stays inside the body and may get reactivated.
Ear infection is common that the kids get affected at least once by the
age 3 years. The child gets irritable, pull ears and trouble to sleep.
Ear infection is not contagious although the cold which caused ear infection
is. Fever and pain can be treated with Ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
Many kids get fever every year. The symptoms are runny nose, sore throat,
cough, chills and body aches and high fever. Treatment is like ordinary
cold. Dehydration due to high fever and breathing troubles may need hospitalization.
The symptoms of hand, mouth and foot disease are blisters inside the mouth
and you cn find bumps on soles of feet, fingers and palms. It is treated
with ache relievers and yogurt, ice pops and smooth foods are recommended.
.Magic mouth wash remedy gives relief. The virus stays in the stools for
many years..
Viral croup has symptoms like barking, stridor, hoarseness and close like
cough. It is contagious only to kids. Having sizzling shower and taking
steamy bath helps to get relief.
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