Today we often hear about a disease such as pneumonia. Symptoms in children are different from those in adults. But do not forget that pneumonia (also called pneumonia) is the name of an inflammatory process characterized by its etiological, pathogenetic, therapeutic features. Therefore, in this article you will learn what factors cause pneumonia, symptoms in children, and what folk remedies will help cope with this disease.
Causes of the disease
It is known that children suffer from pneumonia much more often than adults.
And depending on the age of the child, the causative agents of this infection may vary. For example, chlamydia, Escherichia coli, staphylococci, pneumococci and hemophilus coli can be causative agents of pneumonia in both one-month and six-month-old babies. In older children (up to six years), mycoplasmas, chlamydia, pneumococci, hemophilic bacilli can cause inflammation.
Pneumonia. Symptoms in children
If there is an infection in the body, the child will have the following symptoms:
- temperature increase (more than 38 o ) for several days (three or more);
- the presence of shortness of breath (rapid breathing) - depending on age, it can be 40-60 breaths in one minute;
- retracted skin of the intercostal spaces (usually on the side where the diseased lung is located).
As for mycoplasma and chlamydial pneumonia, they can begin with a runny nose, cough, sneezing and sore throat. But these are symptoms of a common cold. Therefore, dyspnea in combination with high temperature is considered the main distinguishing feature of pneumonia.
How to care for a patient with pneumonia
In order to cope with pneumonia, you must adhere to the following guidelines.
- The atmosphere should be calm and comfortable.
- As much as possible fruits and vegetables should be included in the child’s diet.
- High-calorie and at the same time easily digestible food is what a child needs during treatment.
- Provide the patient with plenty of water (approximately 1.5 liters of fluid per day) to prevent dehydration.
- See a doctor. After all, the correct treatment of pneumonia will prevent possible complications.
- Perhaps the doctor will advise physical therapy, massage, physical activity.
Pneumonia. Treatment with folk remedies
In order to cure pneumonia, you first need to visit a doctor. If the diagnosis is "pneumonia", the symptoms in children correspond to the previously listed, then urgently need to start treatment.
- You can prepare a pine broth and make inhalation. To do this, pour the pine buds (1 teaspoon) with water (100 ml) and heat over a fire. Then we take a sheet of whatman paper and make something like a funnel. We take from 80 to 100 breaths.
- A decoction of oats is suitable for those who suffer from severe pneumonia. You will need 1 liter of milk, which you need to pour washed oats with husk. Boil the broth for about 1 hour. Next, filter and drink hot broth before bedtime, adding oil or honey.
- From verbena officinalis , you can also get a good tool for the treatment of pneumonia. 1 teaspoon of dried leaves is poured with boiling water (200 ml). We infuse the broth for about an hour and filter. Divide into 3 parts and drink throughout the day.
Do not forget that the treatment of pneumonia with folk remedies will be more effective if you follow the doctor’s recommendations.