Symptoms and Treatment of Flu in Children

Influenza in children may present symptoms such as high fever, headache, malaise, generalized pain, lack of appetite, nausea and vomiting, etc. Symptoms may vary according to the degree of the disease and the differences in their own constitution, and symptomatic and antiviral treatments may be given. Children with influenza may have headache, fatigue, high fever, chills, back pain, generalized body aches and pains, etc., and 2 to 3 days later, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, dry cough, etc., and may also have nosebleeds, conjunctival redness, tearing, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, constipation or diarrhea, etc., according to the extent of the disease and the differences in their own physical condition, there may be differences in the symptoms manifested. Parents should take their children to the doctor for timely treatment and follow the doctor’s instructions, generally through symptomatic treatment and antiviral treatment. 1. Symptomatic treatment: high fever or accompanied by obvious discomfort can be given acetaminophen, ibuprofen and other antipyretic drugs; high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, intravenous rehydration; combined with bacterial infections, according to the condition of the selection of effective antibacterial drugs, such as cefixime. In addition, children should pay attention to rest, drink more water, eat light and easy-to-digest food, do not do strenuous exercise during the disease. 2. Antiviral treatment: Children with influenza A and B can be treated with antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir granules (for children aged 1 year and above) as prescribed by the doctor. Children should pay attention to the symptoms of influenza, take protective measures, consult a doctor in time, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, not self-medication. All of the above medications should be used under the supervision of a doctor.