The VSR respiratory infection worries experts and parents, a country already adds more than 8000 serious cases, with 5 deaths from temperatures, hospitals and prime areas for the areas of ready […]
Respiratory infection caused by experts and parents of VSR concerns, a country already adds more than 8000 serious cases, with 5 deaths
With the drop in temperatures, hospitals and ready for makecaros, they recorded an increase in the care of children with respiratory symptoms, in particular the cases of bronchiolitis, an infection more often caused by the respiratory synerus virus (VSR) and is more common in children and children, which reaches length. According to the pediatric infectologist Carolina Britas, the current context requires greater attention from parents and guardians, especially in relation to the most vulnerable groups.
The data of the Ministry of Health indicate that by February 2025 Brazil recorded 8,451 cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SRAG) and 565 deaths, 5 of which are caused by the respiratory synerus virus (VSR).
Bronchiolite house
According to the expert, bronchiolitis can initially manifest itself as a common cold with nasal congestion and dry cough. However, the disease can progress quickly. “In 24-48 hours, it can evolve into a more serious respiratory frame, with tiredness, difficulty breathing and irritability. It is common for parents to create the child’s effort during breathing, especially by observing the belly movement.”
The doctor underlines that premature children, children who have had neonatal complications or who have some pre -existing lung conditions are more susceptible to bronchiolitis, in particular to that caused by VSR, one of the main etiological agents of the disease. Exposure to agglomerations and low hygiene environments can also increase the risk of contagion. “Prevention is linked to hygiene, correct ventilation and protection of risk groups. Today we already have vaccines available for VSR, both for pregnant women and for children, which is an important progress,” says the infectious.
Home care
The doubled cure routine is already well known as Agnes Batista, psychologist and mother of Maria Cecilia, Two, and Elisa, seven months. His two daughters contracted the disease and shares the recent experience of the youngest with bronchiolite. “The symptoms started with a dry cough, then the Cola arrived. We always make nasal washes and we use the prescribed pumps, but in the case of Elisa, the image has worsened.”
According to Agnes, the sign that there was something wrong was the change of behavior of the child: “It was apathetic, tired, with a very difficult breath. That night we had to hospitalize it in the hospital. It was six days in the hospital”. During hospitalization, the treatment focused on respiratory physiotherapy, without the need for intravenous drugs.
At home, the family intensified the healing care, avoiding dust and products with intense aromas, as well as investing in healthy nutrition and fluid nutrition. “It is also important to pay attention to the clothes that spend a lot of time preserved in the wardrobes and on outdoor tours, especially when the weather is more sunny. The child needs contact with nature,” recommends the mother.
Agnes’s warning to other parents is emphatic: “Observe your children, listen to your children. A cough can be much more than a cough. Listen to your instincts. Nobody knows the son as well as the mother.”
How to prevent bronchiolitis?
To prevent bronchiolitis, Dr. Brittes underlines the importance of healthy pregnancy (to reduce prematurity), VSR vaccination for women and children in pregnancy, adequate hygiene and attention to the signs of respiratory worsening. “The treatment is individualized and can be very intense. Therefore, the ideal is to act quickly. The detection of the worsening of the condition in advance can avoid serious complications,” says the doctor.
The treatment of bronchiolitis is respiratory support – including oxygen therapy and, in serious cases, hospitalization in intensive care – as there is no specific treatment for infection. The increase in cases, especially during autumn and winter, is related to a greater circulation of VSR and greater diagnostic accuracy. Premature children, those who have not been breastfed in the breast and those with heart or lung diseases are more vulnerable.
Source: Terra
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