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During the rainy to winter season, such weather conditions promote the growth and spread of pathogens. When children inhale these pathogens, they travel through various important organs of the respiratory system, causing infections. This is commonly seen in young children, especially those under 3 years old. Parents should understand acute respiratory infections in children to observe symptoms and take their child to see a doctor promptly.
What is acute respiratory infection in children? It is a disease caused by infection in the respiratory tract, from the nose and bronchi down to the lungs. Symptoms usually last no more than 4 weeks. It is divided into two main groups:
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<li style="">Upper respiratory tract infection means infection from the nasal cavity to the area above the larynx, such as the common cold, pharyngitis, otitis, etc.</li>
<li style="">Lower respiratory tract infection means infection from the throat down to the alveoli in the lungs, such as croup, bronchitis, pneumonia, or lung infection.</li>
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** Lower respiratory tract infection is a dangerous disease in children that can lead to acute respiratory failure. Symptoms parents should watch for include high fever, productive cough, rapid breathing, chest retractions, or abnormal movement of the abdomen and chest during breathing. If these symptoms occur, see a doctor immediately.
<h2 style=" color: #008080;">Treatment methods for children with pneumonia</h2>
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<li style="">Keep the child in a calm environment because excitement, crying, or restlessness can cause faster breathing or poor lung ventilation, leading to low oxygen levels.</li>
<li style="">Provide oxygen if the child has low oxygen levels.</li>
<li style="">Identify the cause of the infection. In viral infections, treatment is mostly symptomatic. Antibiotics are used only if there are signs or evidence of bacterial infection.</li>
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<h2 style=" color: #008080;">Prevention and risk reduction of acute respiratory infections</h2>
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<li style="">Young children should be continuously breastfed to build immunity from mother to child.</li>
<li style="">Eat a balanced diet with all five food groups to maintain strength and receive complete nutrition.</li>
<li style="">Avoid taking children to crowded or congested places such as playgrounds, ball pits, or shopping malls. Wash hands after playing or touching shared toys.</li>
<li style="">Wear masks if someone in the household is sick to prevent spreading the infection to the child.</li>
<li style="">Get vaccinated against diseases, including influenza vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine (IPD).</li>
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From the rainy season to the cold season, pathogens often grow and spread well, making young children at risk of acute respiratory infections, which can be dangerous enough to cause acute respiratory failure.

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