Flu is a disease that most often suffered by children. This could be because parents lack of attention to the environment where children play, unhealthy living patterns and weather factors of uncertainty.
It is a most important role in the treatment of influenza in children is the immune system or the child’s immune system. Children with the flu are advised to rest to restore many body condition, sleep enough. For the child have trouble falling asleep from boredom, it is recommended to remain resting in bed to feel comfortable, to listen to music, watching movies, or read a book. Avoid children from video games and the like since this will drain the energy of children.
Fever in children with temperatures over 38.5 degrees Celsius, give febrifuge. Consult with your doctor first before giving the child acetaminophen or ibuprofen as a febrifuge. Do not give aspirin to children because it may cause Reye’s syndrome. All of this medicines required doctor recommendations.
one of the mechanisms at the body against flu viruses breed in and around the nasal cavity is the snot out of nose. If a runny nose breathing children is very disturbing, using suction vacuum to help reduce the mucus blockage.
Another way is to do therapy by inhaling hot steam, this therapy can help relieve symptoms and ease congestion mucus expenses. The warm air and humid conditions can also help relieve flu symptoms experienced by children.
Children are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, especially warm. Warm soup or juice can be given. Expand water consumption. Eat nutritious foods in order to recover body condition quickly.
Teach children to wash their hands regularly with soap and running water. This is done to reduce transmission of flu virus to others. Teach them also to hold their nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing. The most important thing that should not be forgotten is maintaining a healthy environment around the child.
children who got the flu should stay at home to avoid transmission to others. Fever, cough, and runny nose that would make a lot out uncomfortable feelings.
Consult your doctor immediately if flu attacked infants less than 3 months and have flu symptoms include: fever, persistent; cough accompanied by vomiting; cough with phlegm; children become fussy; decreased consciousness; or children experiencing shortness of breath. Please note that the common flu and swine flu (flu caused by H1N1 virus) have similar symptoms.
Giving the vaccine of common flu or H1N1 vaccine (need doctor recommendation) to children before the flu season (usually during the rainy season or winter) is one way to avoid the flu.
Swine flu attack the worlf of football again, this time bomber German football team who became victims, Miroslav Klose.
German bombers, Miroslav Klose appeared in doubt test action against the Ivory Coast, in the next week. Klose should be quarantined after two boys twin infected swine flu.
Bayern Munich striker did not join the squad Der Panzer in Bonn to undergo training of counter action ahead of Chile because a virus that attacked two children. Later, the team canceled practice session following the news goalkeeper Robert Enke’s death.
Soccerway news, Friday (13/11/2009), Klose and his wife, Sylwia, should be quarantined for fear of contracting the virus H1N1.
Klose are still more likely to strengthen Panzer team if it is proven not to be infected. He is also doubtful to attend the funeral Enke which will be held on Sunday (15/11/2009).
This is not the first time swine flu cases in the world of football, formerly Blackburn Rovers football club in the English premier league have, as well as football match between Dinamo Kiev vs Inter Milan in the Champions league event that almost abort caused the swine flu outbreak in Kiev
Do not take for granted when you have the flu, your symptoms may include the symptoms suffered serious. Here are the symptoms of a serious flu which should be examined by a doctor.
Six serious flu-like symptoms you should know:
- Difficulty breathing and chest pain
In addition to nasal congestion and general muscle ache, fever or flu should not make you difficulty breathing and chest pains. If this is what you feel, this may not just flu symptoms. There may be other diseases such as heart disease, asthma, pneumonia or another. Therefore, see a doctor immediately.
- Continuous fever.
If you experience persistent fever, the possibility of this additional infection in the body that should soon get further treatment.
- Vomiting and unable to restrain thirst.
In cold conditions, the body needs fluids to avoid dehydration. If you are hard to keep it, should direct to the hospital to get intravenous fluids.
- Pain when swallowing
This flu-like symptoms that are not normal. Although some of this discomfort occurs when you swallow can be derived from a sore throat, pain is more likely symptoms of infection or other illness that needs to get medical care.
- Stubborn cough
Cough that will not heal are usually caused by dry after a sore throat that can be treated with antihistamines. But if your cough persists for more than 2-3 weeks, check with your doctor because the infection may have occurred.
- Nasal congestion and persistent headaches
Fever and allergies can cause nasal congestion and sinus congestion can lead to sinus infections. If you experience this, do not do regular medication, see your doctor for treatment with antibiotics.
