Respiratory diseases in children are increasing rapidly.

If respiratory infections in children are not detected early and treated promptly, they can become severe and leave dangerous complications, especially in children under 5 years old.

Currently, more than half of the patients treated at the Pediatrics Department, Hai Duong General Hospital have respiratory diseases.

Many children have respiratory infections

About a week ago, Pham Dang Khoa (born in 2023) in Hai Duong ward went to Hai Duong General Hospital with many symptoms such as severe cough, fever, runny nose, diarrhea... The doctor concluded that he had pneumonia caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). After 2 days of treatment at the Pediatrics Department, Khoa's health improved significantly.

Specialist Doctor I Le Hai Van, Head of the Pediatrics Department, Hai Duong General Hospital, informed that over the past month, the rate of children coming to the hospital for examination and treatment has increased compared to before. The number of pediatric patients receiving inpatient treatment at the department is always high, averaging about 50 patients/day. Currently, about more than half of respiratory diseases in children are related to viral infections, with a variety of types. During this period, Adeno virus and RSV are common types in children.

At Hai Phong Children's Hospital, the number of children coming to the hospital for examination and hospitalization due to respiratory infections tends to increase. Every day, the hospital receives and treats about 300 outpatients and more than 500 inpatients, an increase of about 10% compared to before. Doctors said that most of the children have respiratory diseases and many children are infected with Adeno virus and RSV.

Ngoc Diep (11 months old) in Gia Vien ward was hospitalized with severe coughing, wheezing, chest retraction... Diagnosis results showed that she had severe pneumonia, otitis media and was positive for Adeno virus.

According to medical experts, the Adeno virus is a highly contagious pathogen that can easily cause serious complications in young children, especially children with weak resistance or underlying diseases. Although the virus was discovered many years ago, at this time, the disease is showing signs of spreading widely in young children. According to statistics at the International Treatment Unit, Hai Phong Children's Hospital, recently, there was a time when up to 1/3 of the children with respiratory diseases being treated at the department tested positive for the Adeno virus.

The number of children coming to see a doctor and being hospitalized due to respiratory infections at Hai Phong Children's Hospital has also tended to increase recently.

Take the initiative to prevent disease early

The reason why respiratory infections in children increase is due to the changing seasons, erratic temperature changes, and children going to school together, so the disease spreads and infects quickly. Young children have an incomplete immune system, making them susceptible to viral and bacterial attacks. Notably, children with respiratory infections not only have difficulty breathing, but can also lead to complications such as severe pneumonia, respiratory failure, otitis media, nutritional problems, etc. Therefore, early detection and timely medical examination are important factors, helping to reduce the rate of dangerous complications in children.

According to Master, Specialist Doctor 2 Hoang Ngoc Anh, Head of the Respiratory Department, Hai Phong Children's Hospital, when children are infected with a respiratory virus, a classic syndrome often appears that medical literature describes as upper respiratory tract inflammation. This syndrome includes: cough, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes... Children often have a fever, the level of fever depends on the body's immune response, can be mild, moderate or high fever.

When a child has an upper respiratory tract infection, it is a sign of an acute respiratory infection. However, Dr. Hoang Ngoc Anh recommends that not all children need to be taken to a medical facility immediately, because not all cases become serious. Children with underlying medical conditions, immunodeficiency, or recurrent infections (such as lung, kidney, or digestive infections) are at risk of more serious illness and should receive special attention. As for normal children, they can be monitored at home and closely contacted with a medical facility for advice and appropriate advice on when to see a doctor. For example, if a child has a high fever, it is a sign that suggests the need for timely medical intervention.

In addition, according to Specialist Doctor Le Hai Van, home disease prevention also plays a key role. Parents should pay attention to maintaining personal hygiene for children, washing hands regularly, cleaning nose and throat; limit children's contact with crowded places. Pay attention to ensuring adequate nutrition, increasing foods rich in vitamins and minerals to improve immunity.

Parents should avoid using drugs without a doctor's prescription, as this can worsen the illness or cause side effects. When children show signs of illness, they should stay home from school and notify the teacher to limit contact with other children. Disease prevention not only helps protect children's health but also limits outbreaks in the community.

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Respiratory tract infections are infections or inflammations of the respiratory system, including the upper (nose, throat, larynx) and lower (trachea, bronchi, lungs) airways. Common symptoms include cough, runny nose, sore throat, difficulty breathing, fever, fatigue, and possibly abnormal mucus. They are usually caused by viruses or bacteria and can be treated with rest, fluids, and medication as prescribed by your doctor, depending on the severity of the infection.

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