Post by masders on Feb 15, 2024 6:40:25 GMT
Respiratory viral infections are seasonal infections in adults and more often in children due to the immaturity of their immune system. These infections can appear throughout the year, but are more common during the fall and winter, says Dr. Tanja Jovanova, pulmonologist specialist for children at the "Acibadem Sistina" Clinical Hospital. These infections are transmitted very quickly, while the possibilities for treatment and prevention are limited because antibiotic therapy is not effective when it comes to viruses. Viruses most often cause the appearance of respiratory diseases in children.There are more than 200 different types of viruses that cause respiratory infections in children (rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, adenoviruses, respiratory syncytial virus, influenza, parainfluenza).
These symptoms are common to many diseases during childhood, so we as pediatricians have the main task of evaluating whether it is a viral, bacterial infection or allergy," said Dr. Tanja Jovanova, pulmonologist for children. Respiratory viral infections are transmitted through droplets, ie. by inhaling respiratory droplets from the air containing the virus (produced by the infected person sneezing, coughing, talking), then through direct contact with an infected person or Iraq Email List touching contaminated objects. According to localization, respiratory infections are divided into upper and lower tract infections. Nasal discharge, watery eyes, sneezing, sore throat, mild fever are typical signs of an upper respiratory tract infection. Therefore, those who sneeze or sniff may have a common cold.
Coughing during a cold appears a few days after the onset of symptoms. Influenza is a more serious infection, with marked signs and symptoms of the infectious syndrome. The patient has a high temperature, fever, fatigue, headache, muscle pain and a dry cough that appears at the beginning of the infection. The new coronavirus has not spared children either The absence of a high temperature does not exclude Covid-19. Up to 40 percent, children are not febrile! Treating common seasonal viral infections in patients, this year we are facing a new challenge, with the "new coronavirus" Covid-19 (SARS-CoV2) and due to its aggressive progression a global pandemic has been declared.
These symptoms are common to many diseases during childhood, so we as pediatricians have the main task of evaluating whether it is a viral, bacterial infection or allergy," said Dr. Tanja Jovanova, pulmonologist for children. Respiratory viral infections are transmitted through droplets, ie. by inhaling respiratory droplets from the air containing the virus (produced by the infected person sneezing, coughing, talking), then through direct contact with an infected person or Iraq Email List touching contaminated objects. According to localization, respiratory infections are divided into upper and lower tract infections. Nasal discharge, watery eyes, sneezing, sore throat, mild fever are typical signs of an upper respiratory tract infection. Therefore, those who sneeze or sniff may have a common cold.
Coughing during a cold appears a few days after the onset of symptoms. Influenza is a more serious infection, with marked signs and symptoms of the infectious syndrome. The patient has a high temperature, fever, fatigue, headache, muscle pain and a dry cough that appears at the beginning of the infection. The new coronavirus has not spared children either The absence of a high temperature does not exclude Covid-19. Up to 40 percent, children are not febrile! Treating common seasonal viral infections in patients, this year we are facing a new challenge, with the "new coronavirus" Covid-19 (SARS-CoV2) and due to its aggressive progression a global pandemic has been declared.