The most popular diseases of rainy season are inevitable colds and allergies. That may cause many people to worry because they are confused with the COVID-19 disease. Although the current epidemic has begun to ease. But there is another virus that is harmful to the respiratory system. It’s called removing the model from the covid virus. which is known as the RSV virus.
RSV virus, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a virus that can cause respiratory infections in both children and adults. There are two strains: strain A and strain B. It is transmitted through contact with the patient’s secretions such as mucus, saliva, or phlegm, both through direct contact and through contact with things. Once infected, there will be an incubation period of 4-6 days or up to 8 days. The symptoms of an infected person are similar to that of a common cold. For adults or older children, symptoms will improve on their own, but the concern is in children under the age of two. Or children and adults with congenital diseases such as chronic lung, asthma, immunodeficiency, heart disease, etc. This virus can invade the lower respiratory tract in both the bronchi, bronchi and lung tissue, causing pneumonia. When there is an infection in the lower respiratory tract, there may be a high fever. breathless Wheezing and abnormally large amounts of mucus
Dr. Suthida Chintanate, a pediatrician specializing in pediatric respiratory diseases Wimut Hospital explained further that “We found that RSV has a similar epidemic model to COVID-19. So much that they almost took off the same model ever. But what is more worrying is that the RSV virus in secretions can remain on objects for 30 minutes to an hour. Whether it’s on a table, doorknob, handrail, and touching your face with your hand, it’s very easy to get infected.”
The RSV virus is similar to other common colds for no specific treatment. therefore must be treated according to the symptoms If there is a cough, give cough medicine to dissolve phlegm. If there is mucus, give a nasal decongestant. In young children, more severe symptoms may require immediate medical attention. Because children with a lot of phlegm You may need a bronchodilator or saline spray to dissolve the mucus. If a very young child is unable to cough to expel phlegm on its own You may also need to use a mucus and phlegm suction device. To clear the airway to clear up.
“At first glance, the RSV virus is not much different from the common cold. But there may be a lot of mucus or secretions that can clog the airway. But another concern about this disease is If it occurs in young children and develops a lower respiratory tract infection, the RSV virus can cause ‘lesions’. For example, a child who has already been infected may develop a condition known as pediatric bronchospasm. The trachea is more sensitive than normal. When infected again in the future, they may have wheezing or need to use bronchodilators repeatedly, and as the child grows up, they may develop asthma,” said Dr. Suthida Chintanate.
Although the RSV virus looks worrying But the measures we take to prevent the spread of COVID-19 It also works well for the RSV virus, so covering up, washing your hands frequently, avoiding unnecessary exposure to things outside the house. Maintaining distance or isolation from people with cold-like symptoms to cleaning the surfaces that people use frequently to avoid becoming a source of infection. These are still guidelines that we must continue to focus on.
Then we will all be safe from RSV virus just as we can get through the severe coronavirus crisis.
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