Adults with chickenpox can control the disease through general treatment, drug symptomatic treatment, antiviral treatment and other ways.
1. General treatment: chickenpox is an infectious disease caused by varicella zoster virus infection, patients should pay attention to rest, strengthen nutrition, avoid scratching the blisters.
And isolation, avoid contact with young children, in order to prevent transmission to young children. Family members should wear masks when contacting patients and wash their hands frequently.
2. Symptomatic treatment with medication: For patients with high fever, physical cooling can be given, and drugs such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be given to reduce fever if necessary.
In the rash area can be treated by rubbing glycerin lotion, glycerin lotion can play the role of astringent. Erythromycin and other anti-infective ointment can be rubbed on the blisters.
3. Antiviral treatment: patients can take oral acyclovir, vasiclovir and other antiviral drugs under the guidance of the doctor, but also can be injected intravenously acyclovir treatment. Chickenpox in adults is relatively more serious, there may be serious complications, it is recommended that early diagnosis and treatment.
Adults with chickenpox should seek prompt medical attention and standardized treatment to avoid complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis. The medication should be taken according to the doctor’s instructions.