Winter is coming, and with it comes the terrifying cold, so, Increase in respiratory diseases in the population.One of the most concerning conditions is Bronchiolitis. However, it is also one of the problems that comes with a greater number. myth or lie (especially babies and children) How does it get infected or what is the best treatment.
first, Enrique SanchezBronchiolitis “is a respiratory disease that mainly affects the peripheral bronchioles. The characteristic symptoms of this disease are Rhinitis, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, crackling sounds, and/or nasal flaring».
About its impact Pediatric patientspointed out, “This is the most common respiratory disease in children under 2 years old and one of the leading causes of hospitalization, especially in winter. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the main cause of bronchiolitis. During the epidemic, more than 90% of confirmed cases are caused by this virus.”.
But, as we mentioned before, when it comes to bronchiolitis children and babies A range of misrepresentations have become common, resulting in parents and family members visiting emergency services every year, which in most cases is unnecessary. To clear it all up, Dr. Sanchez presents 10 of the most widespread misconceptions about bronchiolitis. these are:
10 Myths About Bronchiolitis (And Their Truth)
The child has thick green mucus because his cold has become complicated.Forged. As the days pass, the mucus becomes thicker and thicker. This is a normal evolution of any cold.
The best defense against sniffles is a good quality syrup.Also false. The best way to prevent a runny nose is to keep your child well hydrated and to clear the nasal passages with serum injections.
Coughing must always be stopped. Forged. Coughing is a defense mechanism that favors secretion mobilization. If this mobilization does not occur, stagnant mucus may become secondary infected with bacteria, worsening the process. When children have a cold, they may not sleep well for other reasons than just a cough: the cough can affect their throat and joints, the fever can disrupt normal sleep patterns, and more.
If your child has a fever, you have to wrap him up tightly because he will sweat if he has a cold. This statement is also wrong. When we have a fever, we tend to lose fluids and if we cover up too much, we risk dehydration.
The child has a fever, so there is no need to bathe him. This is not true. A child with a fever can take a bath without any problems, preferably with warm water. We must remember that we sweat more when we have a fever than when we don’t have a fever.
“Severe” colds must be treated with antibiotics. Forged. Colds are secondary to viral infections, and antibiotics cannot kill viruses.
When a child has a sore throat or hoarse voice, a handkerchief soaked in alcohol should be placed around his or her neck.
Not only does this measure not do any good for the child, it can actually cause local skin irritation. Additionally, since the skin of young children is more permeable than that of adults, the alcohol can be absorbed and enter the bloodstream.Humidifiers are good for children with bronchitis. This is also incorrect. What’s more, up to 50% of children with bronchial involvement are harmed by environmental humidity.
Bronchiolitis in infants younger than three months of age must be treated with bronchodilators. This is not correct. Technically speaking, bronchiolitis is the first onset of respiratory distress accompanied by wheezing (commonly known as “wheezing”) in children under two years of age and has an infectious cause. This is caused by edema in the walls of the small bronchial tubes, which is the result of a viral infection. It should be noted that bronchodilators have not been proven effective in young infants. Therefore, its routine use is not indicated.
X-rays are necessary to diagnose bronchiolitis.Forged. Bronchiolitis is diagnosed clinically, so no laboratory tests or imaging studies of any kind are required.
Next Tuesday Vithas Málaga will organize a Free health classes About bronchiolitis. In order to elucidate all these points in more depth and to teach parents and relatives of children how to recognize the main symptoms of bronchiolitis and other infectious diseases typical at this time of year, the Vithas Limonar Medical Center (Calle La Era 6) will present on November 28 A fun and free Vithas Aula Salud event will be held next Tuesday at 6:30 pm. In it, Enrique Sánchez and pediatric nurse Marta Prados will provide attendees with advice and tools to correctly identify these conditions to be able to properly manage them in our own homes . The conference is part of Vithas’ initiative to provide training and information to society on healthcare-related aspects, as well as its commitment to business sustainability.
Sign up for this Vitas Health Classin limited quantities until capacity is reached, can be made by email to comunicacion.malaga@vithas.es before Tuesday, November 28 at 2:00 pm.
he Visa Group It consists of 20 hospitals and 37 health care centers located in 14 provinces. Vithas has 12,600 professionals, making it one of the leaders in Spanish healthcare. In addition, the group has integrated the Vithas Foundation, Vithas Red Diagnóstica and Plaza Salud Procurement Center. Vithas, supported by the Group good growerwhose corporate strategy is based on recognized quality care, patient experience, research and innovation, and social and environmental commitments.
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