Rules Of Self-treatment For Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Victoria Aly Author: Victoria Aly Time for reading: ~4 minutes Last Updated: November 28, 2022
Rules Of Self-treatment For Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Acute respiratory diseases are very diverse, besides, they "mow down" both children and adults. What shall I do ? How to treat?

Acute respiratory diseases are very diverse, besides, they "mow down" both children and adults. What shall I do ? How to treat?

Runny nose, cough, sore throat, temperature rise to 38 degrees - most likely (when everything suddenly came up) - this is acute respiratory infection. If the situation lasts a day, two or three, then self-medication is relevant. If more, it is a complication or another disease. This is the first rule of treatment for acute respiratory syndrome - to recognize it in time and start treatment.

But in no case should we forget that influenza, scarlet fever, infectious mononucleosis, diphtheria and many other dangerous diseases fraught with serious complications and cannot be self-treated can be hidden behind the symptoms of acute respiratory infections. Therefore, let's repeat, if the situation has not improved after two or three days of treatment, then you need to urgently consult a doctor, but is it something serious? But what to do in the first place, if the symptoms do resemble acute coronary syndrome?

A shock dose of vitamin C

Now you need to support your immune system, without this body it will be very difficult to cope with the disease (or in the worst case, the recovery process may take a long time). First of all, focus on ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - these are well-known tasty vitamins in tablets, as well as products containing this vitamin necessary for daily use, for example, cabbage of all kinds and citrus fruits (primarily lemon), as well as drinks from rose hips, etc.

 
We fight the temperature

Stop! Is it necessary? If the temperature does not rise above 38 degrees, then it is not necessary to beat it, because this means that the body is diligently fighting the disease. But if it is more than that, it is better to strengthen it (the body) with medicine. The most famous and in demand for colds are aspirin, analgin, paracetamol. It can also be other complex drugs, but they (complex) should be used if, in addition to the temperature, other signs of acute respiratory syndrome are also clearly present.

The nose is blocked

And he lays it in the first place - he either does not breathe at all, or only once in a while. Rhinitis is one of the manifestations of a viral infection, in other words, it is a protective reaction of the body to the disease. On the one hand, it is reassuring that the body is trying to fight in this way, but on the other hand, what to do?

The most important thing in the treatment of a runny nose is to facilitate nasal breathing. To achieve the desired result, it is very important to take into account the age of the person. So, if we are talking about children, then the concentration of the solution should be much lower than for adults and vice versa - "children's" drops for the nose will be simply unnecessary for an adult.

If it is best to drip carrot juice or a solution of sea salt for a baby up to a year old, it is best to instill carrot juice or a solution of sea salt at the initial stage of acute respiratory distress syndrome, then for an adult it is necessary to provide a more serious option in the form of vasoconstrictor drops and sprays. However, remember that you can use such drugs no more than 4 times a day or more during the week, otherwise the nose will "get used to it" and will be in a constant state of swelling and require more and more "infusions".

Sore throat
 

As soon as your throat starts to scratch, and you feel that it is about to start to hurt or even hurts, then start practicing gargling and inhalation. A solution of furatsilin, soda, it can also be infusions and decoctions of special breast collections (these are sold in pharmacies) or such "individually working" herbs as eucalyptus or St. John's wort. But lozenges "from the throat" work poorly - they are effective either at the beginning of the disease, or in the event that you "tore" your throat at a football match.

Cough

Carefully "listen" to your cough. As a rule, at the beginning of the disease, it is dry, as if "barking". Clarify this moment at the pharmacy (most likely you will be advised Pectusin, Synecod and other similar drugs), and at home, make inhalations with a decoction of medicinal herbs, for example, plantain. But antitussives that drive out sputum, while using them early, you need to wait until the cough becomes "wet".

be careful
 

Paracetamol in its most diverse forms (referring to the preparations in which it is contained) is a very effective remedy for a cold that begins. However, the therapeutic dose of the drug is very small, and in case of an overdose, serious problems with the liver may occur, therefore it is recommended to use no more than 5 grams per day of drugs containing paracetamol, and it is even better to avoid the use of the same type of drugs.

Stay at home

Many people prefer to endure colds "on their feet" until they encounter one or another complications, and they will definitely "heat up" if you treat your health negligently. Therefore, try to treat it carefully and take all measures to "kill" acute respiratory infections in the very initial stage. It is ideal if, at the very beginning of the disease, you adhere to bed rest and receive quality treatment.

Just in case

Still, it is better to consult a doctor at the beginning of the disease, because many people have some chronic diseases or are allergic to certain types of drugs.

Also, the doctor must know that you have already taken this or that drug. Focusing on this, he will prescribe you certain medicines. In addition, before taking any drug, be sure to read the instructions and, what is important, contraindications to taking this drug.

 

 
 

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