Fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis in a child – Treatment of arthrosis and arthritis, treatment of gout

Causes and methods of spread of the disease. Diagnostics

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How the virus spreads:

upon contact with a patient;
by airborne droplets;
close contact, or through hands.

Factors that can provoke the occurrence of the disease:

vitamin deficiency - lack of vitamins in the body;
chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
weak immune system;
metabolic disease;
chronic fatigue.

The whole family can become infected and get sick with viral conjunctivitis, the virus spreads quickly, parents should know how to help the patient in a timely manner.

Manifestations

The incubation period of the disease is from four to ten days. Inflammation of the transparent membrane of the eye, combined with catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, is widespread in children and is common.

The symptoms are quite harmless at first glance:

Preventive measures to prevent disease

Children very rarely report any signs of illness. Either they don’t know what this or that symptom may indicate, or they are afraid that they will hurt in the hospital. In any case, parents have an important task: to monitor the health of their child.

To prevent a runny nose from causing conjunctivitis, you should not start it. Timely treatment can protect a child from eye disease. The use of vitamins can improve local immunity and prevent the development of infection on the mucous membrane of the visual apparatus.

Conjunctivitis and a runny nose sometimes bring a lot of unpleasant sensations and discomfort into a child’s life. If diseases are not treated, they can provoke complications that are extremely undesirable for a growing organism. That is why, when you notice the first signs of illness in your baby, take him to the clinic. There, a specialist, through examination and studying test results, if any are needed, makes an accurate diagnosis and prescribes effective treatment. You should not self-medicate. This may harm the baby.

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Temperature with conjunctivitis in an adult

When a person observes sour eyes and a hot forehead in himself or his child, does he worry about whether there is a fever with conjunctivitis, or are these signs of a more serious pathology? Inflammation of the conjunctiva often occurs as a result of infection. To successfully fight germs, the body raises its temperature. This is a completely normal reaction of the immune system to an irritant.

Causes of fever with conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis with fever can occur as an independent disease or develop against the background of infectious inflammation of the respiratory tract: ARVI, rhinitis, bronchitis and others. Depending on the pathogen, the following types of conjunctivitis occur:

Bacterial - appears due to infection with staphylococcus, streptococcus, pneumococcus, gonococcus. Transmitted through shared household items and close contact. Bacteria are often brought into the eyes by dirty hands or from stale towels or pillowcases. The spread of infection is likely due to sinusitis.
Viral is the most common type of conjunctivitis. It is transmitted by airborne droplets and can develop against the background of acute respiratory viral infections or a runny nose.
Adenoviral - characterized by simultaneous inflammation of the throat and conjunctiva. Another name is adenopharyngoconjunctival fever (AFCL). Infection occurs from an infected person. The peak of the disease occurs in the spring.

Symptoms

A high temperature during conjunctivitis in adults and children indicates an acute course of the disease. When the conjunctiva is infected, the average incubation period lasts from 2 to 7 days. The following symptoms are observed:

Severe redness of the eyes, swelling of the eyelids. The phenomenon is accompanied by itching and a feeling of sand.
Tear production increases. Discharge appears. The eyes turn sour during sleep, the patient has difficulty opening his eyelids in the morning. A viral infection produces clear, thick mucus, a bacterial infection produces pus, and an adenoviral infection produces pus with mucus.
Increased sensitivity to light and wind.
General malaise, loss of strength, loss of appetite.
AFCL always occurs together with pharyngitis. The throat turns red and hurts, the voice becomes hoarse, and a dry cough appears. Adenovirus infection also provokes the formation of films on the eyes.
The lymph nodes, usually the ones in the air, become enlarged.

It is not difficult for an ophthalmologist to diagnose infectious conjunctivitis based on these signs. Sometimes, to select medications, it is necessary to do an analysis of pus and mucus from the eyes to accurately determine the pathogen. Additional consultation with a therapist or pediatrician is recommended to identify concomitant ailments.

Treatment of conjunctivitis with fever

For adults, concomitant infections should be treated to make a full recovery. The following drugs are prescribed locally:

For a bacterial infection, apply ointments under the lower eyelid at night, and antibacterial drops during the day.
At temperatures above 38.5, antipyretics based on paracetamol and ibufen are used. Adults can take Aspirin. It will not only reduce the temperature, but also improve tissue nutrition by thinning the blood.
Anti-inflammatory drops are used to reduce hyperemia and relieve itching. When the mucous membrane is dry, artificial tears are recommended.
Local and general vitamin therapy is prescribed, including calciferol, ascorbic acid and B vitamins.

It is useful to wipe pus from your eyes during the day with diluted aloe juice, chamomile and calendula decoctions.

If all the doctor’s recommendations are followed and the disease progresses well, treatment takes from 7 to 15 days.

Features of the disease in children

If a child has a fever and his eyes are purulent, he needs to be seen urgently by a doctor, especially when the baby is less than a year old. In children, the spread of infection occurs much faster and the likelihood of complications is higher.

As first aid, the eyes are washed from pus with a swab of sterile gauze moistened with chamomile infusion or boiled water. If the temperature is above 38.5 degrees, it is brought down with Efferalgan, Paracetamol, Panadol. Albucid can be used topically. All other medications are used only as prescribed by a doctor.

Conjunctivitis and fever are common companions in children under 7 years of age. Often, every cold in a child occurs with inflammation of the conjunctiva, which goes away on its own after recovery. In this case, the eyes do not require separate treatment.

Why do runny nose and conjunctivitis occur?

The transition of infection from one area to another is due to the structural features of the human body. The nasal cavity communicates with the pharynx, maxillary, frontal sinuses and lacrimal canals. That is why any infection that occurs in the nasopharynx easily penetrates the conjunctiva, provoking its inflammation. Also, the reasons for the development of conjunctivitis in a child include:

rhinitis;
adenoviruses and enteroviruses;
measles and chicken pox;
allergy.

The proliferation of viruses and bacteria provokes the occurrence of pathology, which develops locally or in a widespread form.

Viral causes of conjunctivitis and runny nose in children

The main cause of a cold, accompanied by a runny nose, cough and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eyes, lies in the deterioration of the child’s immunity. In the vast majority of cases, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes indicates the presence of an adenovirus infection, influenza or ARVI. Conjunctivitis and runny nose are extremely contagious; they are quickly transmitted to other people by contact and airborne droplets.

Bacterial causes of the disease

The development of conjunctivitis does not always occur along with the appearance of a runny nose. Eye inflammation often appears after getting rid of a cold. This happens because the immune system is too weak and cannot resist pathogenic microorganisms. Typically, bacterial conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria such as staphylococcus, streptococcus and diphtheria. This disease is a consequence of a runny nose and can even occur in an infant. Children often rub their eyes during a cold because they feel itchy. This way they bring in bacteria from the nose. But at the same time, conjunctivitis can also be an independent disease that arises as a result of the pathogenicity of the microflora of the visual organs.

Allergic causes of the disease

Allergic rhinitis is a consequence of allergens getting into the eyes or nose. Allergies and accompanying conjunctivitis and snot can be caused by dust, pet hair, household chemicals, and pollen. Foods can also trigger a reaction: citrus fruits, chocolate, dairy products, eggs. Older children suffer from allergies to microorganisms. Conjunctivitis usually accompanies allergic rhinitis.

Hygienic reasons

It happens that conjunctivitis in a child appears as a result of non-compliance with hygiene rules. In such cases, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye becomes the root cause that causes a runny nose. Dirty hands, minor injuries and other reasons cause infection to enter the mucous membrane and spread to the nose.

How is the treatment carried out?

Drug therapy

Taking an antibiotic is advisable in the case of sinusitis as a causative factor for problems with the visual organs. All medications must be prescribed by a doctor; self-medication is prohibited. If the disease is accompanied by fever, antipyretics should be taken. Antiviral drugs are used to treat the underlying disease and inflammation of the conjunctiva. If a runny nose and conjunctivitis occur with sinusitis, antibiotics are prescribed. In general, therapy for eye disease includes the medications shown in the table:

Medication group	Name
Antiviral drops	"Ophthalmoferon" (recommended for children under one year old)
"Poludan"
"Ganciclovir"
"Aktipol"
"Oftan Idu"
"Gludantan"
Antibiotics for eyes	"Tobradex"
"Floxal"
"Signitsef"
"Tsipropharm"
"Levofloxacin"
Ocular liniments	"Florenal"
"Tebrofen"
"Bonafton"

Other methods

A patient can take Amizon to eliminate the main cause of his condition. Together with conjunctivitis therapy, the underlying disease should be treated in the following ways:

Use antiviral agents - “Amizon”, “Amiksin”, “Novirin”, “Remantadine”, “Erebra”.
When your throat hurts, do inhalations with essential oils of lavender, bergamot, and tea tree.
If your temperature rises, take Nurofen or Paracetamol.
Drink more to prevent dehydration and flush out toxins.

Classification and symptoms

Conjunctivitis happens:

Bacterial

The lion's share of the disease is conjunctivitis of bacterial origin. There are a lot of causative agents of this type of disease, but as practice shows, the main ones are pneumococci, gonococci, streptococci, and staphylococcus. Bacterial conjunctivitis is contagious and is transmitted through household objects

Therefore, it is very important to provide the patient with individual personal hygiene items. The development of the disease occurs in one to two days

Symptoms:

temperature;
redness of the sclera;
swelling of the eyelids;
purulent discharge from the eyes;
itching;
lethargy, lack of appetite.

A characteristic sign of bacterial conjunctivitis is redness of each part of the conjunctiva and purulent yellowish nitrous eyes after sleep. Body temperature can rise slightly to 37 degrees, or can reach 39 degrees. To prescribe effective therapy, the doctor prescribes a referral for bacterial culture of pus from the eyes to identify the pathogen, as well as sensitivity to the antibiotic. Therapy mainly involves using antibiotic ointments and eye drops for two weeks. Bacterial conjunctivitis is dangerous due to possible damage to the cornea of the eye and the development of bacterial keratitis.

Viral

Virology includes about one hundred and fifty pathogenic viruses, but the most interesting thing is that most of them affect the organs of vision. The causative agents of viral conjunctivitis are viruses, the most common of which are: enterovirus, herpes simplex, rubella, measles, and herpes zoster. This type of disease is contagious, transmitted by airborne droplets or through household objects by getting infected tears or contaminated nasal fluid from a sick person to a healthy person. Symptoms:

temperature;
enlarged lymph nodes;
tearfulness;
thick mucous discharge from the eyes.

A characteristic sign of viral infection is damage to both the right and left eyes. In the first hours of infection, body temperature rises slightly to 37-37.5 degrees, but after ten hours it rises to 39 degrees. For treatment, the doctor prescribes antipyretics and antiviral drugs.

Allergic

It is difficult to find a person who is not allergic. One of the ways allergies can manifest is conjunctivitis. The disease occurs seasonally or continuously, and is classified as acute, subacute and chronic conjunctivitis. Symptoms:

redness of the sclera;
itching;
tearfulness;
thick mucous discharge from the eyes;
purulent discharge from the eyes.

This type of disease occurs without fever, since the cause of the disease is an allergy. Most often accompanied by rhinitis. In the advanced stage, photophobia is added to the symptoms. Treatment is complex (topical antihistamines, cromoglycic acid derivatives, artificial tears). Allergy is an individual disease. One of the radical methods of treatment is considered to be allergen-specific therapy (introduction of an allergen followed by an increase in dose until the body gets used to this allergen). Thanks to therapy, a person does not have to isolate himself from the allergen all his life, that is, it makes it possible to live the normal life of a healthy person.

Adenoviral or varingoconjunctival fever

It is transmitted by airborne droplets and affects the eyes and nasopharynx. Often occurs against the background of epidemics; children are at risk. The first signs of the disease are fever (lasts from four to ten days, rises to 39 degrees) and the manifestation of rhinovirus infection. First, one eye is affected, and after two or three days - the second. Symptoms:

temperature;
purulent discharge from the eyes;
sore throat.

The doctor prescribes complex treatment (antiviral drugs, instillations, antibacterial drops, ointments, antihistamines), since a single drug to combat adenoviruses has not yet been created. Full recovery after drug therapy occurs within a month. There is a possibility of developing dry eyes, so artificial tears are additionally prescribed for prevention.

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From this video you will learn about the symptoms and treatment of conjunctivitis:

It is very important to understand that such a seemingly harmless disease as conjunctivitis can cause quite serious complications - up to and including complete loss of vision. Experts know of cases where the disease provoked the development of meningitis and other dangerous pathologies in children.

Experts know of cases where the disease provoked the development of meningitis and other dangerous pathologies in children.

In adults, advanced stages of conjunctivitis can cause purulent inflammation of the eyeball, retinal detachment, and cataracts.

Therefore, at the first symptoms of conjunctivitis, it is necessary to consult a doctor and begin treatment, otherwise the disease may become chronic, occurring with periodic exacerbations, which are much more difficult to treat.

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Runny nose, rhinitis and conjunctivitis in a child: effective treatment

First of all, it is necessary to establish what is the cause of conjunctivitis, nasal congestion and runny nose. To do this, you should consult a doctor who will help identify the pathogen and prescribe effective treatment.

As a rule, therapy comes down to eliminating conjunctivitis, fever and runny nose separately. Although all measures are directly dependent on the disease that provoked them.

What diseases can manifestations signal?

Symptoms of a runny nose and inflammation of the conjunctiva can occur in many diseases. Typically these diseases have a bacterial, viral or allergic etiology:

If you notice that your child has pus coming out of his eyes, this is most likely a bacterial pathology.
Redness, irritation, but the absence of purulent secretion indicates the allergic nature of the pathology.
The combination of conjunctivitis and pharyngitis indicates an adenoviral infection.

Measles

One of the most serious infections, which mainly manifests itself in children, is measles. Measles has a high degree of infection; at the first symptoms of the disease, the patient complains of fatigue, a slight cough, and his throat begins to turn red.

Further development of the disease entails a rise in body temperature, the child begins to feel body aches and severe headaches. Symptoms of rhinitis quickly begin to form with copious discharge of pus.

Gradually, the little patient begins to wheeze, and the cough becomes dry and frequent. To all of the listed symptoms, swelling and redness of the eyes, increased tearing and purulent discharge from the eyes are added. In some cases, photophobia occurs.

Reference. The appearance of the child also changes: a puffy face appears, the areas of the eyes, nose and lips swell.

ARVI

Viral pathologies of the upper respiratory system (ARVI) are most often associated with adenovirus. Typically, such diseases develop very quickly; the incubation period in children is no more than 7 days. The disease is acute and often affects not only the nasopharynx, but also the ocular conjunctiva.

There are three forms of adenoviral rhinitis and conjunctivitis:

catarrhal (inflammation is minor);
membranous (the mucous membranes of the child’s eyes twitch with a thin film);
follicular (small blisters appear on the mucous membranes).

In addition to a runny nose and inflammation of the eyes, during the course of an acute respiratory viral infection, a child’s body temperature may rise (up to 37-38 degrees), the lymph nodes in the ear area may become inflamed, and a dry and frequent cough may appear.

Allergic rhinitis

The symptoms of allergic manifestations will depend on how quickly the body reacts to irritants, as well as on how high the concentration of these irritants is. The most common form of allergy is allergic rhinitis.

This form of rhinitis develops almost at lightning speed (a couple of minutes or a couple of days is enough - it depends on the type of allergen). Rhinitis, in turn, may be accompanied by symptoms of conjunctivitis.

Common symptoms:

nasal congestion;
mucous discharge from the nose (runny nose);
repeated sneezing;
profuse lacrimation;
burning sensation under the eyelids;
redness of the mucous membranes;
itching in the eyes (sometimes unbearable).

Against the background of all the listed signs of allergy, symptoms of atopic dermatitis (redness and itching of the skin, small rashes, peeling) may also develop.

Diphtheria

This disease is characterized by a one-sided course. It is usually accompanied by enlarged lymph nodes (under the jaw and near the ear). The complicated course of the pathology is accompanied by an increase in body temperature (up to 39 degrees and sometimes higher), headache, and general weakness. To accurately establish diphtheria, you should examine other target organs that this disease affects (nasopharynx, larynx, skin).

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With the diphtheria type of conjunctivitis, the patient complains of swelling and hardening of the eyelids (sometimes they cannot even open their eyes). On days 3-5 of the disease, the eyelids become softer, and a purulent secretion with mucous impurities appears. When you open the palpebral fissure, you can notice gray films that form in the area of the cartilage and transitional folds. There is redness in the eyes, and there may be fluid coming out of the nose.

Gonorrhea

Gonococcal ophthalmia has recently been reported rarely in children. The disease occurs with copious purulent discharge and acute edema. It is especially hard for newborns, whose infection occurs through the birth canal of a sick mother.

The course of gonoblennorrhea occurs with bleeding of the conjunctiva, sometimes purulent discharge from the nose. The child may completely lose vision.

Treatment of pathology should be immediate and supplemented by repeated monitoring of the condition based on the results of bacteriological tests. Prevention of severe forms of the disease in newborns is carried out with drops containing a small concentration of erythromycin.

Symptoms

Viral conjunctivitis refers to several types of eye diseases, each of which is characterized by inflammation of the mucous or connective membrane of the eye. Depending on the nature of the origin of the virus that affects the eye, the form of the disease is determined, which means that the symptoms and methods of its treatment differ.

Treatment of the disease should begin after the first signs appear, although at the initial stage it can be confused with temporary eye irritation. The most typical symptoms for all types of viral conjunctivitis are:

Redness and swelling of the eyes, sometimes bleeding into the conjunctiva.
Many symptoms resemble a common cold - watery eyes, runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, etc.
Swollen lymph nodes, including in the neck or near the ears.
Photosensitivity, gritty sensation and itchy eyes.
Fever, increased temperature.
Purulent discharge from the eyes.
Rapid progression of all symptoms.

Folk remedies

How to treat conjunctivitis in children using traditional home methods? Decoctions and infusions of herbs are used to treat sore eyes, but they do not replace medications. Typically used to wash the eyelids:

dill water;
chamomile infusion;
cornflower flowers;
cumin seeds;
parsley casting;
cucumber pulp;
calendula flowers;
infusion of birch leaves;
a cup of tea;
aloe juice

Chamomile and dill

Chamomile decoction is good at cleansing eye tissue from contamination, soothing irritated mucous membranes and destroying pathological microorganisms. A pinch of dry inflorescences is poured with boiling water in a ceramic cup, covered and allowed to stand for 25-27 minutes. Then the solution is carefully filtered through several layers of sterile gauze (or cotton wool) to prevent grass particles from entering. Wash the eyelids with this solution using cotton pads or sterile gauze.

Dill water is prepared from dry seeds (bought in gardening stores or pharmacies). Powdered seeds (1 tsp) are poured with boiling water (a cup) and left until cool. Eyes are washed with filtered water or lotions are made.

Aloe and cornflowers

Aloe juice disinfects eye tissue well and also helps eliminate purulent discharge. To prepare a solution with aloe for washing, you need to cut off a thick leaf of the plant and rinse well with boiled water. Next, the juice is squeezed out of the leaf, filtered and diluted with warm boiled water (take 10 parts of water for one part of the juice). This solution is instilled into the eyes twice a day. It is advisable not to squeeze the juice out of the entire leaf so that it does not spoil during storage. Divide the sheet into several parts and keep them in the refrigerator in the side compartment, wrapped in cling film.

An infusion of cornflower flowers is used in ophthalmology as an anti-inflammatory agent. Dried flowers (spoon) are poured with boiling water (cup) in an enamel or glass container and placed in a water bath. The infusion is simmered with the burner on low for about 15 minutes. Then leave it in the kitchen until it cools and filter well. You can simply steam the flowers with boiling water and let them sit for three hours under the lid. The eyes are washed with the decoction and applications are made. A decoction of cornflowers promotes rapid regeneration of affected tissues.

Cumin, parsley and cucumber

Cumin seeds have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. A spoonful of cumin is poured into a cup of boiled water and placed on the stove in an enamel or glass (fireproof) container, boiled for 10-11 minutes and cooled. The inflamed eyelids are washed with a filtered decoction and applications are made to the eyes.

Parsley leaves eliminate pain, destroy pathogens and stop the inflammatory process. You can use fresh and dried leaves. Boil the herb (a tablespoon) for 10-11 minutes (a glass of water), cool and rinse. You can also make applications on your eyelids.

Cucumber pulp helps eliminate discomfort in the eyelids, eliminates swelling and fights pathogenic microorganisms. Cucumber slices are applied to closed eyelids for several minutes (about ten). You can cover your eyes with a cloth to prevent the slices from rolling off.

Juice from cucumber pulp is used in the form of applications. To do this, the peeled fruit is crushed in a blender, the juice is squeezed out and cotton pads are soaked in it. The application lasts 10-18 minutes (depending on the child’s perseverance).

Calendula and birch

Calendula flowers have a pronounced antiseptic property, relieve pain and itching, and destroy pathogenic microorganisms. Take a pinch of inflorescences per cup of boiling water and leave for 20-22 minutes under the lid. Cotton pads are moistened in the filtered infusion, lightly squeezed and applied to the eyelids. 10 minutes are enough to complete the procedure.

Marigolds also work well against viral conjunctivitis; they can be used to wash the eyelids. Just before doing this, you should filter the infusion through sterile cotton wool so that particles of the herb do not get into your eyes.

A healing infusion is made from birch leaves to combat inflammation of the eye membrane. To do this, fresh leaves are thoroughly washed from dust, poured with a cup of boiling water and covered. After an hour, the strained infusion is heated to 30 degrees, cotton pads are moistened in it and applications are made.

Remember that independent use of herbal treatment without consultation with an ophthalmologist may result in an exacerbation of the disease. First, consult your doctor, and then use traditional medicine recipes. The danger of improper treatment is the spread of the infectious process to tissues adjacent to the conjunctiva and the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms into the blood.

Drugs

In some cases, when the infection has affected not only the organs of vision, tablet forms of drugs may be prescribed.

How to treat viral conjunctivitis in children with tablets:

Acyclovir;
Isoprinosine;
Ciprofloxacin;
Tobrex.

Expert opinion

Ermolaeva Tatyana Borisovna

Ophthalmologist of the highest category, Candidate of Medical Sciences

Note! The last 2 drugs are antibiotics. They are useless against viruses, but can be prescribed if there is a possibility of a bacterial infection

Ointments

How to treat viral conjunctivitis in a child using ointments:

Florenal. Most often prescribed for the herpetic form of the disease. The product is applied 2-3 times a day for 10 days.
Tebrofen ointment. Used for all types of viral conjunctivitis. Apply 2-4 times/day. The duration of therapy depends on the extent of the lesion.
Bonafton. It is used for various lesions by adenoviruses, incl. and with conjunctivitis. Apply 1-4 times a day, the course of treatment is quite long, 2 weeks. Often this ointment is combined with hydrocortisone.
Zovirax and Acyclovir. Most often prescribed for herpes infection. Apply every 2 hours. The duration of therapeutic measures depends on the degree of damage.

Expert opinion

Ermolaeva Tatyana Borisovna

Ophthalmologist of the highest category, Candidate of Medical Sciences

Note! Effective ointments can only be selected by the attending physician. When applying them to the eyes, you must strictly follow all his recommendations, as well as the instructions for the drug

Effective drops prescribed taking into account the form of the disease and the age of the child

When deciding how to quickly cure viral conjunctivitis in a baby, the doctor must prescribe antiviral eye drops. Such drugs not only destroy pathogens, but also almost immediately remove unpleasant symptoms (pus, redness, swelling, pain, etc.).

Drops for children up to one year old

How to cure viral conjunctivitis in infants with drops:

Oftalmoferon. The active substance in this drug is interferon. This substance destroys adenoviruses and herpes, stimulates the immune system to independently fight pathogens. As a rule, 1-2 drops are prescribed in each eye every 3 hours.
Aktipol. The drug is based on para-aminobenzoic acid. Drops destroy various viruses. Typically, it is prescribed to use 3-7 times a day until the pathological process is completely eliminated.
Florenal. They help well with diseases caused by herpes. Also prescribed for complications of the inflammatory process (keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis).

Expert opinion

Ermolaeva Tatyana Borisovna

Ophthalmologist of the highest category, Candidate of Medical Sciences

Note! It is best to choose drops for infants with a minimum concentration of the active substance (0.1%). This will help avoid overdose and corneal burns.

These drugs can also be used for older children. The most effective medication, dosage and duration of treatment must be selected by a pediatrician or ophthalmologist.

Causes of conjunctivitis with a runny nose in a child

The main cause of conjunctivitis in children is microbes .

Often the disease begins after a runny nose , which occurs due to infection being introduced into the mucous membrane of the eye by hand, which is typical for children.

To avoid this, you should monitor sick children, wash your hands often and prevent conjunctivitis.

Conjunctivitis, which is accompanied by a runny nose, can be allergic, occurring due to external irritants - plant pollen, animal hair, dust, citrus fruits and other products.

You should know! This type of conjunctivitis is characterized by symptoms: redness, swelling and watery eyes, nasal congestion, sneezing.

Viral conjunctivitis

With viral conjunctivitis in a child, both eyes are affected in frequent cases. Once the virus enters the body, its incubation period can last from several days to 2 weeks. The main symptoms of a viral disease are:

in the early stages of the development of the disease, body temperature increases to 37 degrees, and after some time (from 7 to 10 hours) it already reaches 39 degrees;
corneal clouding;
enlarged lymph nodes;
the appearance of serous discharge;
formation of follicles on the conjunctiva;
development of pain when trying to look at the light;
cloudiness and darkening of the eyes.

It is prohibited to prescribe medications to treat a viral illness on your own. If a child’s temperature rises above 39 degrees, then it is imperative to bring it down with antipyretic drugs: Nurofen, Ibuprofen and others. For each patient, the doctor prescribes an individual treatment regimen. To relieve inflammatory symptoms, drugs such as Actipol, Albucid and Poludan are used

To stimulate the immune system, it is important to resort to the use of Polyoxidonium or Cycloferon. If you have viral conjunctivitis, you should not give your child antibiotics, as this will not help cure the disease, but will only complicate its form.

Prevention

Preventing pathology is much easier than treating it, so you should follow simple rules that even a child can understand.

To avoid diseases of the nasopharynx and eyes, it is recommended to maintain personal hygiene, strengthen the immune system, toughen up, engage in feasible sports, eat right and get enough sleep. During influenza epidemics, you should avoid crowded places, carry out wet cleaning of the room, and take vitamin C preparations. It is necessary to promptly treat all foci of infections in the nasopharynx, and keep chronic forms of ailments in remission by regularly checking with a doctor. During spring flowering, you should use antihistamines (Loratadine, Cetrin, Claritin).

How to prevent infection

If a person has been in contact with an infected person, one should resort to rules that will not allow pathogenic microorganisms to spread through organs and tissues:

if conjunctivitis was caused by a virus, antiviral agents should be used prophylactically;
if the disease is caused by a bacteria, antibiotics are not used, only antiseptics are used so that microorganisms do not develop resistance;
the use of multivitamins, which activate the body’s defenses, accelerate metabolism and regeneration of damaged tissues;
using bactericidal soap, gel, wipes after contact with an infected person to prevent the infection from spreading to other surfaces;
upon arriving home, you should take a shower with bactericidal soap; the use of hot baths is not recommended, since bacteria and viruses spread faster in stagnant water;
treatment of the nose and throat with a bactericidal agent (Furacilin, soda, Albucid), since these areas are the entrance gates for pathogenic microorganisms.

Applying the above rules does not always help. This is due to the fact that the patient may have reduced immune system function, so even a small penetration of a pathogenic microorganism causes infection and spread of infection to the eyes.

Basics of treatment for various types of diseases

For all types of conjunctivitis, it is necessary to carry out restorative treatment, which is aimed at improving the functioning of the nominal system. This includes:

Vitamin therapy. The child is prescribed complexes of vitamins and microelements;
Diet therapy. Nutrition should be varied, nutritious and easily digestible.

Etiological treatment, direction to eliminate the cause and pathological symptoms, depends on the type of conjunctivitis.

Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis

In this case, the use of antibacterial drugs, both local and systemic (in severe cases), is required. The drugs are prescribed by an ophthalmologist. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are used more often.

To free your eyes from heavy discharge, you need to wash them with antibacterial and antiseptic solutions. The procedure is carried out 6 times a day.

Eye drops: