1. What is childhood tracheitis?
Children’s tracheitis refers to a disease in which the tracheal mucosa and cartilage are inflamed, causing respiratory obstruction. It usually occurs most frequently in winter and spring, and is more common in children under 2 years old, especially those between 6 months and 3 years old.
2. Symptoms of tracheitis in children
1. Cough: It starts as a dry cough and gradually turns into a wet cough later on.
2. Shortness of breath: Difficulty breathing due to airway obstruction.
3. Fever: Most patients will have varying degrees of fever.
4. Laryngeal discomfort: The patient will feel hoarse or mute.
5. Fatigue and weakness: Physical weakness due to difficulty in breathing and insomnia.
3. How to prevent bronchitis in children?
1. Strengthen indoor ventilation and keep the air moist.
2. Avoid contact with cold patients and maintain hand hygiene.
3. Follow reasonable eating habits to enhance immunity.
4. Avoid overwork and fatigue and maintain a good work and rest routine.
4. Treatment of bronchitis in children
1. Symptomatic treatment: including the use of antipyretics, cough suppressants, etc. to relieve symptoms.
2. Oxygen therapy: Oxygen therapy can be used for patients with obvious difficulty breathing.
3. Anti-infection treatment: If there is a bacterial infection, antibiotics can be used.
4. Supportive treatment: such as maintaining adequate fluid intake and avoiding overexertion.
5. What should we pay attention to in children with tracheitis?
1. Regular follow-up visits: Patients need to go to the hospital for regular follow-up visits to ensure that there will be no recurrence after cure.
2. Take medications as directed by your doctor: Patients should use medications as recommended by their doctor and comply with dosage and time regulations.
3. Pay attention to rest: Patients need to pay attention to rest to avoid overexertion and mood swings.
6. Conclusion
Children’s tracheitis is a common respiratory disease that has a certain impact on the health of young children. Prevention and treatment require the joint efforts of parents and doctors to ensure that patients recover as quickly as possible. At the same time, parents should also strengthen care for young children, improve immunity, and prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases.
