As a rule, false croup in children is referred todiseases that are little known to parents, but which everyone may encounter. Therefore, our task is to tell about it in such a way that everyone understands the specifics of this disease and the peculiarities of its occurrence.
The essence of this disease is manifested in the fact that the larynxand the trachea of the child becomes the site of localization of the inflammatory process. In these organs there are a lot of loose tissues, therefore, once in the focus of inflammation, they swell quickly enough. As a result, the baby cannot breathe.
You need to know that false croup in children does not occuron its own, it is the result of other diseases (viral infection, measles, rubella, and flu, whooping cough and scarlet fever). In addition, a common cause of false croup is an allergic reaction. As a rule, such a disease occurs precisely in childhood. This is due to the structural features of the trachea and larynx, which have the shape of a funnel (cylindrical form in adults), and these organs in children are much narrower. Additionally, we note that the larynx of the child contains a greater number of blood vessels, which increases the risk of edema and spasms. False croup in children, the treatment of which should be carried out in the hospital, is also associated with the child's age: the younger the child, the harder the attack.
Medicine distinguishes two types of disease -true croup and diphtheria. In principle, coughing and difficulty breathing cause both types, however, there are significant differences between them. So, in case of diphtheria, films appear gradually in the child's throat, which is accompanied by an increase in lymph nodes, a strong increase in body temperature, and in the presence of a false croup, an attack occurs rapidly and rapidly. And breathing becomes difficult as a result of severe swelling of the larynx.
Ложный круп у детей, симптомы которого manifested in barking cough, hoarseness, lethargy, possible fever, may occur in each child. Therefore, it is important to carry out preventive procedures. As noted earlier, false croup in children occurs against the background of acute respiratory infections, so you need to start with their prevention. One of the easiest ways is gargling. Moreover, you must start gargling with water at room temperature. Its reduction should be gradual. And in a few months, it should be almost icy. Remember that it is important to do everything gradually, without undue haste, so as not to provoke the development of the disease.
It is also necessary to keep track of food,which the child eats. After all, false croup in children can be the result of an allergic reaction. It is necessary to increase the level of consumption of dairy products (milk, kefir, cottage cheese).
Remember that if you are still faced withthis problem, it is important to help the child immediately and independently. First of all, calling an ambulance and waiting for her arrival, you need to increase the humidity in the room. Immediately open the windows, then it is better to hold inhalation. For humidification, you can include special humidifiers, as well as hang wet sheets, things on the batteries and the headboard. It is better to immediately give the child an antihistamine that will eliminate the allergic reaction, if any.
When the doctor arrives, he must determinedegree of complexity of stenosis. And if he eats, he insists on transporting the child to the hospital; it is not worth resisting. Because the disease is so insidious that, removing one attack, the next may occur, and even when no one expects it. Therefore, you should constantly keep the child's condition under control and never exclude the possibility of the appearance of false croup!
