In the autumn and winter months, there is an increase in the occurrence of infections caused by viruses that spread through droplets and settle in the respiratory tract in public places.
How does the transition from summer to autumn affect children?
As we enter autumn, the decrease in the strong effect of summer sun rays and sudden changes in air temperature prepare the ground for diseases. In addition, the decrease in body resistance during seasonal transitions causes diseases.
Why is it common in school-going children? Does infection occur?
Children who do not go to school or kindergarten are in a less dusty environment at home. In addition, they are raised sterile without encountering germs or infection. For this reason, the body, which is defenseless when they start school or kindergarten, encounters microbes very quickly. Diseases occur. In addition, diseases occur more frequently because the immune system does not recognize these microbes before. Since schools are closed and crowded environments, infections spread rapidly. Since they are immune to these diseases due to frequent infections, they get sick less as they get older.
Which diseases occur most frequently during seasonal transitions?
Cold:It is a mild disease caused by viruses and is common in autumn and winter. It is a common cold in the autumn and winter months. It is the most common disease in children and adults. Although antibiotics have no place in treatment, even in America, where antibiotic use is strictly controlled, antibiotic treatment is applied to 50% of patients. Sneezing, burning in the throat, pain, tingling, runny nose and congestion, and cough are the most common symptoms. are common symptoms.
Flu (Influenza):It is often confused with the flu. Its difference from the flu is that it is more severe, fever, muscle aches, sweating, weakness, Symptoms such as headache are more common. Since the disease spreads rapidly in closed and crowded places, being outdoors and in places with good natural ventilation reduces the risk of infection.
Laryngitis:In the early stages of autumn. It increases significantly and continues to decrease during the winter months. It occurs 1-2 days after upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). In this disease, which is an infection of the trachea, edema, deepening of the voice, and a barking cough occur. In some cases, as the narrowing of the trachea increases, respiratory distress occurs and an urgent hospital visit is required.
Otitis and Sinusitis: Middle ear infection is common in childhood. The reason is the frequent occurrence of URTI. There is ear pain, fever and restlessness. It is a disease that can heal spontaneously even if it is not treated. However, the natural course of the disease can be shortened with early and adequate AB treatment and the complications that may occur can be prevented. danger can be reduced. Otitis should be taken into consideration as it causes permanent hearing loss.
Sinusitis:Microbes that can reach the nose and sinuses with respiratory air cause infection there. It usually follows URI. Nasal congestion, dark yellow -There are symptoms such as green nasal discharge, fever, tooth and headache, nasal speech.
Autumn Allergies:Allergic disorders may also occur in autumn, although not as intense as in spring. Nasal congestion, nasal congestion. It progresses with discharge and sneezing. Unlike cold and flu, there are no symptoms of infection such as fever or weakness. The main purpose is to protect from allergens. Masks and glasses that cover the mouth and nose can be used.
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