RSV virus has started to spread, a danger similar to COVID-19 Check the symptoms – high-risk groups

“Doctor Lab Panda” reveal RSV virus or Respiratory Syncytial Virus began to spread once more Parents, do not forget to observe the symptoms of their children carefully. Especially young children under the age of 5 years, which the method of infection with this virus is similar to Covid-19

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leavenRSV virus or Respiratory Syncytial Virus. This virus takes regarding 3-6 days to incubate following we get infected. Its symptoms are very similar to the flu. Which is close to themCovid-19 In addition, such as coughing, sneezing, a lot of mucus, shortness of breath Wheezing, wheezing sound We must be bothered. because it is an indication that the child’s bronchial constriction

RSV It will cause the trachea to swell. Thus causing the child to breathe heavily. need to breathe fast and hard Use the diaphragm muscles to help you breathe. There is a lot of bronchial secretions. until it may obstruct the trachea Some children have to use a suction method to help. Or worse, need to give oxygen. Or intubation at all.

How to get infected like covid Contact through coughing, sneezing, touching secretions. and there is no vaccine yet Even if we protect our children the best, we can stop the epidemic. because a child is a child Children like to play with their friends. He put his hands on his face to catch his eyes, picking up the snot, not very careful.

try to make children wash your hands will prevent contact by touch wear a mask Regularly rinse your nose with saline. Keep toys and shared items clean at all times.

If people in the house cough or sneeze, wear a mask. And before touching or holding a child, you should always wash your hands first.

For RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, it is a virus that can cause disease in both upper and lower respiratory tract. causing the body to produce a large amount of sputum which this type of virus Often cause severe symptoms in young children. and heavy epidemic in late winter and early winter

RSV virus is widely distributed in everyday environment. But if the body is weak and during the transition season climate change The body can become infected with this virus more easily.

How to prevent

Parents need to keep their children clean, such as washing their hands and their babies frequently. Because washing your hands can reduce all kinds of germs that are infected with all kinds of hands by up to 70%.

It is also worthwhile to focus on staying healthy from within. Let the child eat hygienic food from all 5 food groups and give the child enough rest. Exercising in the air Not in the air-conditioned room all the time This strengthens the immune system to reduce the chance of infection.

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