Spring is a period of high incidence of respiratory diseases such as colds, coughs and asthma, especially the elderly, children and people with poor physical fitness are more likely to be recruited. The reporter learned yesterday from many hospitals in the city that there has been a significant increase in pediatric patients recently.
The number of pediatric outpatient clinics increased by 50%
Children mostly suffer from colds, fever and common pneumonia
Yesterday morning, at the Pediatrics Clinic of North Jiangsu People’s Hospital, many parents were waiting for treatment with their children with colds and coughs.
3-year-old Wenwen (pseudonym) developed a runny nose and cough just a few days after entering kindergarten. Her family took her to the Pediatrics Department of North Jiangsu People’s Hospital for treatment.
“After examination, the doctor diagnosed bronchopneumonia and suggested hospitalization.” Wenwen’s mother told reporters that the doctor diagnosed Wenwen as a viral cold combined with bacterial infection. The inflammation has a downward trend, and now bronchopneumonia has appeared.
Tao Yuehong, chief physician of the Department of Pediatrics of the North Jiangsu People’s Hospital, said that since March, the number of children with colds, fever and common pneumonia has increased significantly, and the number of outpatient visits alone has increased by 50%. Respiratory infections are more frequent. “Our ward is also full of beds, and most of them are bronchial pneumonia, ranging from infants in a few months to children around ten years old.”
Expert Alert
Don’t take antibiotics as soon as you catch a cold
Tao Yuehong told reporters that the high incidence of respiratory diseases in the spring, coupled with the recent large temperature difference between morning and evening, and the poor resistance of children, led to a surge in the number of medical visits.
“In outpatient clinics, we often see that parents have misunderstandings about medication.” Tao Yuehong said that more than 85% of children’s upper respiratory tract infections are viral infections. Some parents think that as soon as the child has a fever, antibiotics, such as cephalosporins, should be used immediately. In fact, antibiotics are aimed at bacterial infections, which are useless in the early stage of viral infections, and will increase some side effects.
Pediatric experts said that if the child’s overall state of mental state is good, there is no fever, the cough is not severe, and the nose is slightly runny, it can be observed at home, mainly pay attention to rest, and then drink a small amount of water several times. “If the symptoms are relieved after a day or two, then don’t use it. If the symptoms worsen, don’t worry to come back to the hospital for treatment.”
Remind parents that babies under six months, especially babies under three months, should pay attention to fever and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Tips
How to prevent pneumonia in children?
Children’s pneumonia is a common disease, and it is not terrible. The prevention methods are the same as the prevention of other diseases of the respiratory tract. Pediatric experts remind that it is necessary to increase outdoor activities and improve children’s immunity, especially the disease resistance of the respiratory tract. Ventilate the room, keep the indoor air fresh, and achieve a balanced diet. During the flu epidemic, avoid taking your children to public places.
Experts said that when a child has a fever and cough, if the mental state is relatively poor and the white blood cells are relatively high, it can be considered whether it is bacterial pneumonia, and if the antibacterial drugs are used in time, the recovery will be faster. If you suffer from pneumococcal pneumonia, the parents are unable to go to the hospital or go to an inexperienced clinic. Once the treatment is delayed, the treatment is unreasonable, and the condition worsens, it will directly threaten the life of the baby. Correspondent Su Xuan Reporter Wang Shiyun
（Yangzhou Daily-Yangzhou Net）