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Bronchitis: symptoms in adults and children. How to treat bronchitis
Symptoms of bronchitis in children and adults do not differ. A disease of the respiratory system has the same symptoms, but the intensity of the manifestation may vary. In children and adults with weak immunity, the symptoms of bronchitis will be more difficult to leak. This is a common disease in people of any age, especially in the autumn-winter period. Bronchitis often accompanies ARVI or the flu, or occurs later. In some cases, the disease develops independently.
Forms of bronchitis
Bronchitis has two forms, depending on what causes the inflammatory process in the bronchi. If a blockage occurs in them due to swelling of the mucous membrane, then the disease becomes “obstructive”. Continue reading
What is the size of Mantoux: the norm in children
Many readers are interested in what size Mantoux is the norm in children? To answer this question, we offer a comprehensive study.
What you need to do Mantoux
Mantoux reaction is a minimally invasive and informative method for identifying the causative agent of tuberculosis – infection with Koch mycobacterium. With its help, early diagnosis is possible when there is no symptomatology. Tuberculosis is an infectious and inflammatory disease, most often affecting the respiratory system. Less common are foci of inflammation in the bones, eyes, kidneys, and other organs. For centuries, there was no cure for this disease, and the fate of the sick was a slow fading. In the 20th century, antibiotics, vaccines, and Pirke test appeared. It became known what the size of the Mantoux should be – the norm in children. However, even now the epidemiological situation for tuberculosis is extremely unfavorable. Therefore, the role of tuberculin diagnostics cannot be underestimated. Continue reading
Signs of asthma in a child
If a child has a dry cough, this may be one of the signs of asthma, one of the most common diseases occurring in a chronic form. In such a situation, early recognition of the disease can relieve another attack, and will provide an opportunity to prepare for the necessary assistance. To do this, you need to know the signs of asthma in a child, and respond in time to the approach of an attack. Untimely and incorrect therapy in this case can lead to complications and the negative impact of an asthmatic attack on the whole body. Asthma suffers in all regions of the Russian Federation and any country in the world.
Factors provoking the occurrence of bronchial asthma in children
A disease can occur and develop at an early age under the influence of irritating substances (allergens) with a common or individual etiological effect. Among the main characteristics, there is an increased activity of the bronchi on irritants and edema of the bronchial walls with increased secretion. Asthma affects about 10% of young children. Continue reading
