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Temperatures range from 1 to 11 degrees in the morning and 13 to 24 degrees in the afternoon. Due to the influence of the yellow dust in China, the air quality is expected to be poor today. The strong winds that caused the Gangneung wildfires continue. Due to dry weather and strong winds, special attention is required for ember management. Yellow dust is expected to ease somewhat with the news of rain tomorrow.
today’s health A disease that causes pain due to inflammation in the mouth is called stomatitis. Stomatitis may be the cause if oral lesions, sudden fever, sore throat, and difficulty swallowing appear in children under the age of 10. Most recover within 10 days without major side effects. Occasionally, complications such as meningitis are accompanied, so the condition of the child must be closely monitored.
It is especially common in infants and toddlers under the age of 5, and there are many cases of patients from spring now to early summer, so if the child does not want to eat at this time, the possibility of stomatitis can be suspected.
The reason why it happens a lot in children is related to hygienic factors. Children tend to bring their hands to their mouths without washing their hands after coming into contact with saliva or feces, which can spread the virus. Because stomatitis is highly contagious, it can be spread even if there is an infected person at a daycare center, kindergarten, or kids cafe.
Among several enteroviruses that cause stomatitis, the most common cause is Coxsackievirus A16. There are no drugs or vaccines to treat this virus, so daily management is important.
Stomatitis can be re-infected even after recovery, so it is always good to keep the surrounding environment clean and guide your child to live a hygienic life. Managers of common facilities such as kindergartens and kids cafes must keep toys and play facilities shared by children clean.
If you are already infected, you can take antipyretic analgesics to relieve fever and pain. If your child suffers from a sore throat or difficulty swallowing and becomes dehydrated, it is better to receive fluid treatment or hospitalization.