Signs of obstructive bronchitis in children
When a baby begins a cold, then in some cases, it can end in bronchial obstruction. Parents can understand this for some of the symptoms:
- shortness of breath, especially exhalation;
- attaching your ear to the baby's chest, you can hear a sound similar to bursting bubbles;
- non-productive, non-productive cough;
- shortness of breath with active games.
All these signs are not necessarily all together, some (such as dyspnea) may not be present at all. But in any case, when a child has a cough that does not go away, but only becomes stronger - this is an occasion to immediately consult a doctor.
Causes of obstructive bronchitis in children
Often a provocation of obstruction is an allergy to which some babies are prone. This may be intolerance to tobacco smoke, an allergy to detergents, dust or pets. Frequent colds along with a tendency to allergies can cause obstructive bronchitis, because the child's airways are narrow enough and any inflammation causes them to narrow.
Prophylaxis of obstructive bronchitis in children
For a child who has frequent obstructive bronchitis, it is advisable to prevent colds. After all, regular obstruction can lead to bronchial asthma.
To reduce the likelihood of this disease, it is necessary to reduce contact with various allergens, regularly wet cleaning in the house, without the use of chemistry. The humid and cool air in the house also plays an important role. Therefore, buying an air humidifier will be very helpful.
In order not to know what symptoms are in children with obstructive bronchitis, you need to temper the child from an early age, walk more with him on the air away from the roads, and lead a healthy lifestyle for the whole family. In a house where a baby lives, susceptible to this disease, even passive smoking is unacceptable .