1. What is upper respiratory tract infection in children?
Upper respiratory tract infections in children are viral or bacterial infections that affect the nose, throat, trachea, and bronchi. This disease is common, especially in winter and spring, when the air is dry and allows viruses and bacteria to spread in the air.
2. What are the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection in children?
1. Runny nose
2. Sore throat
3. Cough
4. Fever
5. Headache
6. Physical discomfort
3. How to prevent upper respiratory tract infections in children?
1. Maintain hand hygiene and wash hands frequently.
2. Avoid contact with patients.
3. Ventilate regularly.
4. Eat a reasonable diet to enhance body immunity.
5. Maintain indoor humidity.
4. How to treat upper respiratory tract infections in children?
1. Drink more water.
2. Get enough rest.
3. Use drug treatment (doctor’s guidance is required).
4. Eat a light diet and eat more easily digestible food.
5. What are the complications of upper respiratory tract infection in children?
1. Otitis media.
2. Bronchitis.
3. Pneumonia.
4. Respiratory failure.
6. How to help children relieve the discomfort of upper respiratory tract infections in children?
1. Give your child plenty of water and get enough rest.
2. Use a humidifier or steam bath to help relieve sore throat and cough.
3. Use medication for your child (doctor’s guidance is required).
4. Eat a light diet and eat more easily digestible food.
Abstract: Upper respiratory tract infection is a common disease in children, especially in winter and spring. The main symptoms include runny nose, sore throat, cough, fever, etc. In order to prevent this disease, we should pay attention to hand hygiene, ventilation and reasonable diet. If a child suffers from an upper respiratory tract infection, we should take timely measures to help relieve the discomfort, such as drinking more water, getting enough rest, and using medication. At the same time, we must also pay attention to the complications of upper respiratory tract infections in children, such as otitis media, bronchitis, etc.
