Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections in children

If we want to treat children's upper respiratory tract infection in our lives, we can use medication, such as antipyretics or Xiaokuai Ke and other drugs. However, when we treat children's respiratory infections, we should pay attention to the protection of children's upper respiratory tract, try to keep children away from dusty places, and it is best to let children wear masks when going out, which can reduce upper respiratory tract infections.

1. General treatment: This disease often occurs after catching a cold, which weakens the defense function of the pharynx. Therefore, you should pay attention to putting on more clothes when the weather turns cold, and exercise regularly to strengthen your physical fitness. Smokers should quit smoking. Wear a mask when going out after getting sick. According to the symptoms, those with mild symptoms should take appropriate rest, while those with severe symptoms should rest in bed and drink plenty of water.

2. For symptomatic treatment of fever and headache, children's cold medicines, such as Xiaokuai Ke, can be used. Those with sore throat and dry throat can take Dumifen throat tablets or Coral grass lozenges, or apply 2% iodine glycerin to the throat. Those with severe nasal congestion can use 1% Xinma liquid nasal drops.

3. Antibacterial treatment: If there is a bacterial infection and the patient has obvious chills and fever, one of the following drugs can be used for treatment. Take 1-2 tablets of co-trimoxazole twice a day; take 0.2-0.3 g of acetylspiramycin 3-4 times a day; if necessary, take 800,000 units of penicillin, intramuscularly twice a day.

4. Antipyretic analgesics: They can be used by patients with fever, muscle aches and headaches. Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is the most commonly used. Concurrent use with the anti-HIV drug zivdotin should be avoided. Repeated use of aspirin will increase viral excretion, but the effect on improving symptoms is minimal and is not recommended.

5. Suppressants: In order to protect the cough reflex, it is generally not recommended to use them, but they can be used as appropriate when severe coughing affects rest. Dextromethorphan is the most commonly used.

Regarding the treatment methods for upper respiratory tract infections in children introduced in this article, I believe you all know what methods can be used to treat upper respiratory tract infections in children. If you want to treat your child's upper respiratory tract infection and you don't know what medicine to use, it's best to go to the hospital and listen to the doctor's advice.