Allergies Are Not Controlled, Masks Are Not Worn Properly

If you want to prevent new coronary pneumonia, doctors remind that if patients with allergic diseases do not control their allergies, be careful to increase the risk of infection, and they are more likely to develop severe disease!

Children's allergies and asthma are not well controlled, and the risk of infection with new coronary pneumonia is high

Luo Yufang, a physician in the Children's Medicine Department of Zhenxing Hospital, said that everyone knows that obesity, chronic diseases, and smoking are risk factors for new coronary pneumonia to become severe, but they may not know it , Children and adolescents with chronic diseases are also a high-risk group for severe illness. Although the infection rate and severity of children and adolescents are relatively mild compared to the elderly in the global new crown pneumonia epidemic, if the allergies and asthma problems of children and adolescents are not well controlled, it will also increase the risk of becoming severe after infection.

Itchy eyes and nose, high ratio of eye rubbing and nose rubbing

Luo Yufang said that the first step to prevent new coronary pneumonia is to wear a mask, wash your hands frequently, and not touch your nose and mouth before washing your hands, etc. However, if allergies and asthma are not well controlled, The patient is prone to itchy eyes and itchy nose. Adults may be able to restrain the urge not to rub their eyes when they are itchy, but it is difficult for children to control it. If a virus-containing substance gets on their hands and accidentally rubs into the mucous membrane of the eyes, there is also a risk of infection.

Inhaled steroids will not reduce immunity, and should continue to be used

Luo Yufang said that the new coronavirus pneumonia virus has many new medical manifestations in immunity, so the International Children's Allergy Association provides treatment principles for the treatment of children's allergies. During the epidemic, children with allergic rhinitis, steroid nasal sprays originally used to treat nasal allergies, and second-generation antihistamines should continue tocontinue to use. In this way, allergic rhinitis can be controlled, the swelling of the respiratory mucosa can be reduced, the sneezing can be reduced, and the risk of being infected and spreading germs can also be reduced.

Don't worry that steroid spray will reduce the immunity of the child, because it suppresses the excessive immune response of the local mucosa, eliminates the swelling of the nasal mucosa, and allows the child to breathe more smoothly, even if the child is infected with new coronary pneumonia, these must continue to be used Drug. Children with allergic rhinitis often also have allergic conjunctivitis at the same time. Pay attention to the regular use of anti-allergic eye drops to prevent children from rubbing their eyes and nose due to itchy eyes, so as to reduce virus intrusion.

Asthma must be controlled to avoid infection and the risk of getting sick

Children who have used steroid inhalers to control their asthma should also continue to take medicine, otherwise the asthma is not well controlled, not only is it prone to acute attacks, but if unfortunately infected with the new coronary pneumonia at the same time, asthma will be complicated by severe cases. more dangerous. However, if a nebulizer is used for treatment, or a pulmonary function test may increase the spread of the virus, it is not recommended during this period.

Don't eat snacks because of the relaxation at home

Stay at home due to the epidemic, all kinds of potato chips and other snacks are also very popular in the market. Luo Yufang reminded parents not to let their children relax and eat too many snacks, but to balance and strengthen their children's immunity from nutritional and environmental control. Environmentally to reduce allergens, PM2.5, and second-hand smoke. It is advisable to clean the home frequently, use air purifiers, etc., to remove allergens and non-allergic irritants such as PM2.5. Parents should not smoke at home to avoid second-hand smoke stimulation to swell the respiratory mucosa, and also increase the ACE2 receptors for the new coronary pneumonia virus.increase the risk of infection.

Intake of zinc and vitamin D modulates immunity

Nutritionally, it is important for children to consume adequate amounts of high-quality protein to promote adequate antibody production. Don’t forget to let your child get some sunshine. The trace elements that help regulate immunity also include vitamin D and zinc. Eat some seafood in the diet to get zinc, and get vitamin D from the sun. Vitamin D can combine with receptors on phagocytes. , to enhance the ability of phagocytic cells to kill bacteria.

Increasing the intake of vitamin C, vitamin E and polyphenols from fresh fruits and vegetables can also enhance the child's body's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities. After the epidemic, it is difficult to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. Luo Yufang suggested that as long as you consume a variety of multi-colored fibers, they can have a fermentation reaction with intestinal probiotics and produce short-chain fatty acids to fight inflammation and regulate immunity.

The cold rate of wearing a mask has decreased

Luo Yufang reminded that although wearing a mask is more stuffy, after a year of wearing masks, everyone found that the allergic conditions of adults, children, adults and children in Taiwan have greatly improved. The number of people who go to the doctor for colds has also decreased a lot. She urged everyone to continue to wear masks even after the lockdown is lifted.

Avoid rubbing your eyes and nose, and wearing a mask is very important

Because a survey found that the frequency of touching your face with and without a mask was 5 and 20 times per hour, respectively. Statistics also show that the frequency of touching the face without wearing a mask is 3.9 to 6.7 times that of wearing a mask, and the frequency of touching the eyes, mouth and nose is 8.6 to 29 times. To control nose and conjunctival allergies, everyone should continue to wear masks!

"Health 2.0" reminds you

In response to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the CDC continues to strengthen epidemic monitoring and border control measures, and wear a mask as instructed to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and actively inform the doctor of travel history and contact history, so as to facilitate timely Diagnosis and notification.

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