HEALTH EDUCATION

COMMON DISEASES IN CHILDREN

COMMON DISEASES IN CHILDREN

Adenoids

Common cold

Whooping cough

ADENOIDSEnlargement of pharyngeal tube tonsils is called adenoids

Causes:obstruction of the pharynxswelling of mucous membrane as a result of coldchicken poxany other disease

ADENOIDSSymptoms:

breathing becomes difficultrestlessnessloss of hearingpuss oozes from the ear

Treatment:by changing the home environmentplacing the child in sunny environmentask the child to breathe through nosegive milk, eggs, fruits, green vegetables to eat

COMMON COLDcommon disease caused by virusbecomes a serious condition when neglected

Symptoms:heaviness in the noseSneezingShiveringswelling of nose and eyesHeadacheFeverif neglected may lead to tuberculosis, pneumonia, bronchitis etc

COMMON COLDTreatment:

isolate the childlet him take restgive hot milk, tea etcavoid exposure to coldavoid cold food including ice-creams and cool drinks etc     consult a good doctor

Prevention:communicable diseaselet other children not come in direct contact with the patientuse a clean handkerchief while sneezing or coughing the patients clothes like hanky, bedsheets etc should be disinfected & washed in hot water.

WHOOPING COUGH

communicable diseasespreads rapidly in children

Causes:Unbalanced dietsudden change in the climate during travelling

Symptoms:pain in the throatcontinuous coughingUneasinesssensation of swelling in the throatHeadache, ill health

WHOOPING COUGH

Treatment:isolate the childlet him take restclean the mouth with warm water mixed with saltconsult the doctor

Prevention:communicable diseaselet other children not come in direct contact with the patientthe patient should use a clean handkerchief while sneezing or coughing