Features of the disease
In its symptoms, this subtype is similar to seasonal flu. It is characterized by such signs:
- temperature over 39 ° C;
- general weakness;
- sensations of lack of air;
- sore throat;
- sometimes diarrhea, vomiting;
- pain behind the sternum;
- dry cough.
It should be noted that vomiting and diarrhea are the hallmarks of swine flu.
The disease develops rapidly, its incubation period can reach 4 days, but in some cases, the first signs of infection are manifested as early as 12 hours after infection.
Complication of this virus is pneumonia, which can develop on day 2-3. This can lead to death, so you can not delay with the treatment of swine flu in young children. In addition, children under the age of 5 are very susceptible to the virus.
Basic medical and diagnostic measures
If symptoms appear, call a doctor immediately. It is better to isolate the patient, and all members of the family should use gauze bandages. The hospital is shown when the diagnosis is confirmed by laboratory tests. Until this time, hospitalization is carried out according to the indications, for example, it can be recommended to babies up to 12 months.
Such measures are mandatory:
- bed rest, sleep, rest;
- a full-fledged diet so that the body has the strength to resist the ailment;
- abundant drinking;
- antipyretic agents with severe fever;
- washing the nose;
- wet cleaning.
If the disease is in mild form, then it retreats in about a week.
Antiviral drugs for children against swine flu
There are medicines that will help in recovery. A doctor may prescribe some antiviral drugs.
Tamiflu is one of the best drugs for swine flu for children and adults. The instructions indicate that the remedy can be prescribed for an age group older than 1 year. However, in special cases it is allowed to use for babies 6-12 months, for example, it may be needed during a pandemic. Taking medicine is necessary at the first signs of ailment, however, it should be done only after consultation with the doctor. Usually therapy lasts about 5 days.
Another antiviral drug against swine flu for children is Relenza, but it is permissible only for toddlers from 5 years old. This drug is used with a special inhaler, which is sold with the medicine. Inhalations are administered immediately if suspicious symptoms are detected and do 5 days.
These tools have proven effective, but can not be used for the youngest. For treatment of swine flu in children under one year, such drugs as Viferon, Grippferon are permissible.
All patients can be prescribed medicines for cough, nose drops, antihistamines. Sometimes prescribe vitamins. If you can not avoid bacterial infection, then you need an antibiotic.
To protect the baby's disease, you need to teach him to wash his hands more often. Children from six months can be vaccinated, because it is considered the best way to prevent.