What should I do if my baby has lower respiratory tract infection?

Generally, babies will suffer from lower respiratory tract infections in spring and autumn. Lower respiratory tract infections are usually what we call colds. Although colds are a relatively minor illness, if you cannot treat it in time, it may have an impact on the baby's body. The most likely scenario is pneumonia, so you must pay attention to the following matters so that you can effectively avoid it.

Lower respiratory tract infection: pay attention to controlling indoor temperature and humidity

When the baby has an upper respiratory tract infection, in addition to paying attention to the care of the baby, the father or mother should also pay attention to controlling the temperature and humidity of the baby's environment (humidity is about 18℃-22℃, humidity is about 60%). In addition, it is best to open the windows 2-3 times a day to keep the indoor air circulating.

Physical cooling for lower respiratory tract infection

If your baby has a fever (below 39 degrees), the best way to cool him down is to use physical cooling, such as applying a heating pad, rubbing alcohol on the body, or applying a cold towel to the forehead. But it should be noted that when using alcohol to wipe the baby's body, remember not to wipe the baby's chest or back. In addition, if it is unavoidable to use medication to reduce fever, it must be used under the guidance of a doctor.

Lower respiratory tract infection: Diet adjustment

Babies with upper respiratory tract infections must have a light diet on a daily basis. While ensuring a balanced diet, they must also drink more water and vitamin C, and eat more fruits and soups. But be careful not to feed your baby too much protein-containing food at one time, such as eggs, otherwise eating too much will cause indigestion symptoms in your baby, which is not good.

In addition to paying attention to these things, you must pay attention to keeping your children warm when raising them. Because children's bodies are relatively weak, they can only prevent colds by keeping warm and isolating bacteria. If your child has a cold, you must pay attention to timely treatment, which can also help prevent the child from causing other sequelae.