Stated that the symptoms of patients infected with RSV are quite similar to the symptoms of a common cold, such as fever, hot body, coughing, sneezing. However, for patients infected with RSV, there will be additional symptoms that can be observed as follows:
- Green body
- Coughing more severe than usual
- Shortness of breath
- Rapid or heavy breathing, causing the chest to sink
- There is a lot of phlegm.
- The child becomes lethargic, eats less, or is in an unusually bad mood.
Therefore, if a child is found to have these symptoms, the child should be taken to see a doctor for a detailed examination to prevent complications that may lead to bacterial infection that may result in death.
How to prevent RSV infection
Initially, RSV infection can be prevented in the same way as the common cold, but the things that should be given special attention include:
- Wash hands frequently for children, parents and caregivers, and teach children how to wash their hands properly.
- Avoid taking children to crowded places or places where many children are gathered.
- If your child has flu-like symptoms, avoid taking them out to reduce the spread of the virus.
- Teach children to wear a mask (at an appropriate age) whenever they have cold-like symptoms, such as coughing or sneezing.
- If there is more than one child living together, such as siblings, they should สมัคร ufabet be separated to prevent infection between the two.
- Clean the house, belongings, furniture, toys and children’s personal belongings frequently.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Get enough rest