Saturday 4/27/2024
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The “Dr. Orlando Alassia” Children’s Hospital, in Santa Fe, registered a slight increase in the proportion of medical consultations related to respiratory infections in recent days. The associate director of Pediatric Care, Dr. Daniel Farina, explained in an interview with El Litoral that “an increase in cases of bronchospasm and asthma attacks was noted, although no symptoms of bronchiolitis have yet occurred, which is common during this time. of the year”.
According to the professional, “an increase in the number of hospitalizations related to respiratory infections was also observed, something common and expected during the winter season.”
It is important to keep your vaccination card up to date.
Prevention and care
Regarding preventive measures, the specialist highlighted the importance of respecting vaccination recommendations, especially for people at risk.
Farina highlighted the relevance of the flu vaccine and having the updated vaccine schedule. She also mentioned that “this year the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine was included for pregnant women between 32 and 36 weeks of gestation, which could have a significant impact on the prevention of bronchiolitis in infants under two years of age.”
On the other hand, he stressed the importance of washing hands correctly, since it is one of the main ways to prevent the spread of respiratory infections. “I recommend doing it when you get home or before handling food.” In addition, he insisted on the importance of keeping the environments ventilated and smoke-free.
It is important to avoid self-medication and go to the doctor.
The doctor emphasized the need to avoid self-medication. “The symptoms of diseases can be masked or overlooked if self-medication is used, which could make correct diagnosis difficult. If symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention to avoid complications.”
In case of infections
If a child presents symptoms of a respiratory infection, Farina suggested following the following recommendations:
-Maintain rest at home and, to the extent possible, isolate the child to prevent the spread of infection.
-Cover your mouth and nose with disposable tissues or your elbow when coughing or sneezing.
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-Consult a doctor if you have a high fever, especially in the case of premature or underweight children, or if the child has neurological problems or other associated pathologies.
-Be alert for signs of respiratory distress, such as chest sinking or difficulty breathing.
The interviewee stated that “it is important to pay attention to children under one year of age, especially infants and premature babies, since they are the most likely to develop serious respiratory conditions.”
Although the increase in respiratory infections is expected during this time of year, it is essential to follow preventive measures and be alert to any symptoms in children.
