[Healthy Life] Tianjin pediatric experts remind: If your child has this condition, you should seek medical attention immediately!

This year

Compared with previous years, the influenza epidemic period in Tianjin

Nearly a month in advance

The corresponding peak arrives earlier

Respiratory infections present

The co-prevalence of multiple respiratory pathogens

After the National Day holiday

The number of pediatric diagnosis and treatment in Tianjin has fluctuated and increased

Mainly due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection

Including the recent flu, which has increased the pressure on diagnosis and treatment

at present

Tianjin per 1,000 children

Approximately 1.14 pediatricians can be assigned

Traditional Chinese medicine pediatrics and general practitioners have been added

How to use azithromycin correctly?

Under what circumstances is it necessary to go to the hospital?

Do all children with respiratory diseases need intravenous infusion?

At the press conference on prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases in winter and spring held by Tianjin Municipal Health Commission today,

Experts remind parents that it is not advisable to give children azithromycin and other drugs on their own

Azithromycin is an antibacterial drug and also a prescription drug. A prescription must include at least the following information: disease diagnosis, drug type, dosage, method of administration, number of uses, and duration of use. In fact, there are many things that are not shown on the prescription, such as the doctor's understanding of indications and contraindications, as well as considerations on the timing of use. Taking azithromycin as an example, azithromycin has a good effect on Mycoplasma pneumoniae, but it may not be the best choice for other pathogens. The use of azithromycin must take into account age and basic conditions. Not all children can use it, and more importantly, it is best to use it at what time for the child. All of the above content requires evaluation by a doctor, so it is not advisable to take antibiotics on your own.

When should you see a doctor?

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In addition to medical considerations, when to seek medical attention also involves the parents' cognition and experience. It is recommended that parents comprehensively analyze the age, condition and course of the disease. Children in the younger age group have rapid changes in their condition and atypical symptoms. Parents are relatively young and often lack experience, making it difficult for them to identify critical conditions. At this time, medical treatment should be sought early . It is necessary to assess the child's condition. Mental depression, little communication and interaction, and indifferent expression are one of the characteristics of a serious illness. See a doctor as soon as possible. In terms of the course of the disease, time is a very important measurement indicator. The meaning of a child being sick for 1 day and being sick for 7 days is completely different. The above suggestions are for parents' reference.

Why do we need to use medication in this intermittent manner?

Intravenous infusion is a method of drug administration and an invasive and invasive operation. Compared with oral administration, intravenous infusion will at least increase the burden on the cardiovascular system, and the related risks and adverse reactions will increase accordingly. At the same time, infusion therapy also has potential risks such as abuse of antimicrobial drugs and improper indications. The National Health Commission has repeatedly emphasized the issue of reasonable treatment, emphasizing that oral administration should not be used for infusion and oral administration should not be used for injection. In addition, the treatment plan formulated by the doctor includes the type of drug, dosage, method of administration, number of uses, time of use, timing of use, as well as assessment of the condition, combination of drugs, and reasonable care. The treatment plan is comprehensive, and the dynamic assessment of the condition is an important aspect of ensuring the quality and safety of medical care. Parents' observation and care are also an important part of it. The method of drug administration is one aspect of the treatment plan. In my opinion, it is inappropriate to only emphasize this small part of comprehensive treatment. This one-sided and even extreme interpretation can easily cause misunderstanding and confrontation, which is not conducive to building a harmonious and healthy medical environment.

For most children, respiratory infections are self-limiting, and the symptoms that appear are often the external manifestations of the body's struggle with pathogens. Most children are able to defeat the pathogens. When respiratory and fever symptoms appear, parents are advised to make assessments and observations, including the child's age, basic condition, course of disease, mental state, etc. In addition, good hygiene habits are essential, and hand hygiene, cough etiquette, wearing masks, keeping indoor ventilation, and avoiding crowded places are also preventive measures.