Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among children under 5 years old in China, experts warn against it in autumn and winter
November 2 is World Pneumonia Day, pneumonia is still the first cause of death in children under 5 years old in China, autumn and winter is the high incidence of pneumonia in children, but also the high season of influenza, infants and children with influenza or the common cold in advance can also be transformed into pneumonia if not handled in time, parents should pay attention to strengthen the prevention. Song Guihua, Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Experts say that viral infections, bacterial infections and mycoplasma infections can all be secondary to pneumonia, and most children may get pneumococcal infections through social interactions and develop pneumonia. Because pathogens are more likely to grow in the fall and winter, and the immunity and resistance of infants and young children are weaker during this period, people are often in a closed environment with poor air circulation, making infants and young children more susceptible to pneumonia. In addition, the increased temperature difference during the fall and winter seasons is also a high incidence of influenza and other diseases. Severe cases of influenza can develop into severe pneumonia, causing respiratory distress, lack of oxygen leading to multiple organ complications, and even life-threatening.
Experts warn that when a child has a high fever of 39 degrees Celsius or higher, especially poor spirit and shortness of breath, he or she should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
The head of the World Health Foundation said that good personal hygiene is the key to effective pneumonia prevention. To prevent pneumonia, you should: keep your child warm in the morning and evening when it is cool; avoid crowded public places and wear a mask to block germs; keep your home clean and air fresh, ventilate twice a day for 30 minutes each time; configure your diet wisely and eat more fruits rich in vitamin C to strengthen your immunity; do physical exercise to strengthen your body when weather conditions permit; and vaccination can be effective in preventing pneumonia in high-risk groups.