What to do if your child has conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is a common clinical disease, which is also commonly known as pink eye and is contagious to a certain extent. Conjunctivitis is common in people of all ages. Many reasons may cause conjunctivitis, and children may also suffer from conjunctivitis. When conjunctivitis occurs in children's eyes, it must be treated in time to avoid infection. So what should we do if children have conjunctivitis?

1. Medication

Conjunctivitis is caused by bacterial or viral infection and is an infectious eye disease that requires medication. If there is no improvement after taking the medicine for a long time, it is best to go to the hospital for further examination and active treatment. Pay attention to eye hygiene and don't let children rub their eyes with their hands. In addition, towels and handkerchiefs used by babies should be kept separate and boiled in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes after each use.

2. Diet

During the treatment, you should pay attention to eating a light diet, avoid eating spicy foods, and try to avoid snacks that may cause irritation. Children should wash their hands frequently, pay attention to hand hygiene, and try to avoid touching their eyes with their hands. Also, avoid eye irritation and use clean water when washing your face.

3. Note

Patients with conjunctivitis should not eat leeks, garlic, peppers, lamb, etc., and should avoid spicy and hot foods. You can eat some foods that have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, such as winter melon, mung beans, watermelon, banana, etc., which can also play an auxiliary therapeutic effect, and you must take the medicine on time. Before using the medicine, wipe the eye secretions clean with a cotton swab. Do not use a rough towel. Be gentle and do not scrub too hard. Also avoid excessive eye use and don't watch TV or computer for long periods of time.