Symptoms of bacterial cold in children

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Bacterial infection usually begins to fever is not high, so this need to pay special attention to, spring and summer alternate, the weather is cold and hot, many babies are inadvertently suffering from a cold. When doctors give drugs to their babies, they should first identify whether it is a viral cold or a bacterial cold. Let's talk about the symptoms of children's bacterial cold.

Symptoms of bacterial cold in children

1. From the incidence rate, 80 to 90% of respiratory tract infections are viruses, bacteria less than 10%, and mycoplasma can also cause.

2. There are symptoms of catarrh (clear nose) or nasal congestion, nasal runny nose is more obvious than pharyngeal symptoms, that is, the possibility of virus is greater; If the purulent discharge lasts for more than 4 days, or the purulent secretion is coughed up, the tonsil or pharynx is red and swollen, and the pain is obvious, the possibility of bacteria is greater.

3. Bacterial infection usually begins with low fever. After 2-3 days, the disease begins to worsen from mild to severe. The body temperature is mainly characterized by flaccid fever (body temperature fluctuates up and down), bad complexion, and the spirit is still not good after fever subsides, showing drowsiness or irritability; Virus infection is the onset of sudden, systemic poisoning symptoms can be light or heavy, fever back, the spirit is often OK, will play, can eat and drink.

matters needing attention

1. Ventilate frequently, keep the room clean, keep the family environment clean, especially keep the indoor air clean and ventilate frequently. Generally, upper respiratory tract infections are mostly air borne, so this one is particularly important. If necessary, white vinegar can be heated in the pot for air fumigation to cut off the transmission route. 2. Strengthen the exercise, strengthen children's physical exercise, can increase outdoor activities, running and jumping, can effectively enhance children's immune ability. 3. Scientific diet: Yang Qi rises in spring, and children are easy to get angry. Therefore, the diet should be light, the proportion of vegetables and fruits should be increased, and fried, fried and spicy food should be avoided. In particular, western fast food should definitely be avoided.