Which diseases are especially prevalent during this period?
There are more cases of viral upper respiratory tract infections, but we also frequently see cases of pneumonia during this period. I should also note that wheezing triggered by viral respiratory infections is common in children. There are nearly 200 different types of viral infections. In viral upper respiratory tract infections, symptoms such as body malaise, fever, cough, sneezing and sore throat may occur. Most of our children go to nursery or school and can be infected through droplets. The possibility of transmission of these diseases is high in crowded environments and poorly ventilated environments. Therefore, they pass it on to each other. Most of the time, he can adjust his nutrition, maintain his fluid balance and spend time on bed rest. Every healthy child is likely to have 5 to 8 upper respiratory tract infections in a period. We also see inflammation of the lung tissue, known as pneumonia in society and medically known as pneumonia, caused by bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms in this season. Antibiotics form the basis of treatment. In addition, treatments such as plenty of fluid intake, rest, painkillers and antipyretics are generally used. Different treatments may be required in patients who need to be hospitalized. In cases of very severe pneumonia, it may be necessary to stay in intensive care and apply respiratory support. Recently, some parents have been refusing vaccination.
Unnecessary use of antibiotics in children
People need to trust their physicians. If the doctor does not prescribe antibiotics, it is not because there is no medical need. This campaign carried out by the state is very important... In the past, people could go and buy antibiotics from the pharmacy without a prescription, but now they cannot and this is the truth. These public service announcements were really effective, people became aware. Yes, antibiotics are a great blessing when used in diseases that require antibiotics. But with unnecessary use of antibiotics, our normal natural flora is disrupted and antibiotic-resistant microbes develop, and as much as we consume antibiotics, new antibiotics are not produced. We sometimes encounter a situation like this: While there is a great resistance to antibiotics in some families, there is a belief in some families that they cannot survive without antibiotics. We We say this; It is very important to give the right antibiotic in the right dose when antibiotics are needed, but even if you put the person in a pool of antibiotics unnecessarily, for example in a viral infection, it is of no use.
What should we say to families, as a physician, about child health and development? Would you like to?
I would like to touch on the subject of technology. Technology is important, but I think right now we are using technology, not technology using us. It is not right to turn on the television or give a tablet or phone to a child to feed him. Everyone has this problem. We must teach our children to use technology correctly. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics says: “Do not introduce these technological devices until the age of two.” "Television, tablet, computer and phone should not be exposed to these," he says. It is also necessary to develop the habit of washing hands. We need to establish this as a lifestyle. It is very important to wash your hands before eating and as soon as you come home from outside. And also the smoking issue. There are forked sacs shaped like bunches of grapes in the lungs. These sacs are called "alveoli". There are more than 300 million alveoli in each lung. The total surface area of these alveoli, which deliver oxygen to the blood and enable the lung surface to be larger, is the size of a tennis court. In other words, "I drink on the balcony, I drink outside" does not actually end the problem. Because after we bring the air we breathe into contact with the alveolar surface, which is the size of a tennis court, we breathe it back into the air we are in. Therefore, just as we ourselves are affected by smoking, our loved ones may also be affected by it. In fact, the best thing is to remove it completely from our lives if possible.
What do children actually want?
Children want to be loved, they want attention, they want compassion, they want games. Parents will sit and play with their child. In order to have a sincere conversation, it is necessary to listen by making eye contact, not by pretending. Play ball, sing a song, read a book, ask a riddle... Whatever the child wants, we need to do it together. Then you will see how your child's development accelerates.
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