Methods of prevention and treatment of obstructive bronchitis in children

Young children are constantly demanding attention. When the first signs of the disease occur, they can not take care of themselves and even sometimes simply report their illness.

Among the rather dangerous diseases, which can be detected by early symptomatic signs, is obstructive bronchitis.

This disease is characterized by the presence of bronchial spasm, which makes it difficult for the baby to breathe. At the same time, the mucus released can not move freely, which can lead to additional complications.

The diagnosis assumes immediate action;much depends on the time lost.

This is why parents should know as much information as possible about obstructive bronchitis in children: treatment, early signs, possible precautions.

Causes of obstructive bronchitis in children

The disease can be caused by such factors:

• the action of an allergen that can cause bronchial spasm. At the same time, the normal body temperature remains, but cough and shortness of breath are quite worried;

• viral infection is almost the main cause of the disease. The organism becomes especially vulnerable to the action of pathogenic microorganisms due to hypothermia, unbalanced nutrition, and also in moments of nervous system exhaustion.

Symptoms of the disease

The disease can begin quite sharply( in the case of a reaction to an allergen), and can manifest as a result of layering of a number of typical symptoms( in the case of viruses).It depends on why the obstructive bronchitis developed in children.

Puffiness and spasmodic bronchus begins with a characteristic weak coughing of the baby. Such a symptom, as a rule, does not make it possible to recognize the disease.

However, other symptoms of obstructive bronchitis in children may soon appear:

• a significant cough;
• red throat;
• appearance of fever in a child;
• the appearance of a common cold.

Cough with such bronchitis can be of various types: wet or dry with distinct whistling. The disease is accompanied by a high likelihood of developing pneumonia, so it is necessary to start treatment immediately.

Treatment of obstructive bronchitis

If obstructive bronchitis in children has been identified, treatment must necessarily be complex. Tactics of therapy should be based on an individual approach to the patient, depending on the disease-provoking factor.

In the process of treatment, the following methods are used:

• is prescribed a course of antibiotics if the disease is caused by pathogenic microorganisms;
• inhalation will reduce the spasm, facilitate breathing and the release of mucus. However, it is worth considering the individual tolerability of the components of the solution for this procedure;
• washing of the nasopharynx with solutions containing silver ions will prevent the reproduction of bacteria;
• appointed physiotherapy will help to remove spasm of the bronchi;
• in parallel with surgical treatment appoint a course of immunomodulators, as well as vitamins, which will strengthen the defenses of the body.

In addition to treatment procedures, it is worth adjusting the diet. You need a rich warm vitaminized drink, as well as light food. All medications should be prescribed only by the attending physician.