I think you have not noticed the increase in respiratory diseases as the weather gets colder. We notice many people around us coughing, sneezing and sniffling. When asked, most people answer, "I have the flu." So is it really the flu? Among the public, Cold, Flu and Flu are often used synonymously.
First of all, I would like to point out that most of the people who say they have the flu do not have the flu, but the flu...
-The flu is more common. People may get cold again frequently in the same year, but the flu usually happens 1-2 times.
-The general condition of the person is better with the cold, the disease can be experienced while standing, whereas with the flu, the person feels as if a tractor has run over him.
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-The fever is not very high in the cold, in the flu the fever rises above 38.5 degrees.
-The nose runs like a fountain in the cold, and the runny nose is not very noticeable in the flu
-The person with the flu. It heals completely in 7 days. It takes 15 days for the flu to fully heal.
Although flu can be seen in all seasons, it is most common in January-February and can cause epidemics. It can be transmitted through the air through droplets from coughing, sneezing, or by contact such as kissing or shaking hands. Children who start kindergarten and primary school get sick more often because they encounter new microbes in a new environment. Symptoms begin suddenly 3 days after infection with the flu virus. Fever may last up to 3 days, and dry cough without phlegm may last up to 10 days. Chills, Throat and Headache, Weakness, Loss of Appetite, Muscle-Joint Pains, Redness in the Eyes, Pain and Discharge are observed.
When should I take my child with flu to the doctor?
If his general condition deteriorates, is very weak and pale, cannot feed, has a fever above 38.5 degrees for more than 3 days, has difficulty breathing, has an underlying chronic disease, has persistent vomiting and diarrhea, has a nasal discharge that has turned dark yellow-green, has an ear ache, has a mouth and tongue If it is dry and very sluggish, it is necessary to take it to a doctor.
There is no need for blood tests and x-rays to be taken in flu disease unless the doctor requires it, the diagnosis is made by clinical examination.
Points to consider in the treatment of flu. :
Nose ti For diarrhea, nasal clearing sprays (saline or ocean water) or nasal sprays recommended by the physician can be used. The room should be ventilated frequently and the humidity rate should be 40-60%. Room temperature should be between 22-24 degrees. Resting is very important. It is desirable for the fever to be between 38-38.5 degrees and it is a defense mechanism of the body to overcome the disease. Simple type febrile seizures may be seen in children under 5 years of age. It is known that these types of seizures are not related to the height of the fever, but to the rapid rise of the fever. Simple type febrile seizures have no effect on the child's intelligence, school success and social life. Using too much and unnecessary antipyretic is not recommended. Do not apply antipyretic treatment, especially the so-called rotational treatment, without consulting your doctor.
How can we protect ourselves from flu?
Regular and varied nutrition and plenty of fluid consumption are essential. It is very important to stay away from crowded environments, wash hands frequently and comply with general hygiene rules. It is necessary to avoid herbal treatments that you are unfamiliar with. You can give drinks such as linden, chamomile tea, mint-lemon tea to children over the age of two without exaggerating the amount. It is recommended to wear a mask if going into a crowd.
Flu vaccines are not routinely recommended for everyone. It should be applied especially to risk groups. Pregnant women over the third month, babies under 2 years of age, elderly people over 65 years of age, breastfeeding mothers, people with neuromuscular disease, chronic lung or cardiovascular disease or kidney, liver, blood and metabolic diseases, and healthcare workers are risk groups. It would be beneficial to consult your doctor about the vaccine.
A mother who has flu can breastfeed her baby, but if it is necessary to use medication, she should definitely tell her doctor that she is breastfeeding. Mothers who are started on flu medication can breastfeed while taking the medication. If pregnant women get flu, they should definitely be examined by a gynecologist. Bird flu and swine flu are not much different from seasonal flu, meaning they are not more severe or more dangerous.
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