Many parents feel desperate when their children get sick, no parent likes to see how their little ones are not well. When we adults get sick and we have to take care of ourselves to improve, we feel tired, afflicted ... But when our children are the ones who are bad, then it does not give great impotence because the first thing we want is for them to be healthy and well all the time .
But children get sick, this is a reality. They spend many hours a day at school, surrounded by many other children and therefore many viruses and diseases that fly through the air looking for a host where they can stay and infect everything they can. In addition, diseases do not only occur in winter (although they do occur in greater numbers), diseases can appear at any time of the year.
There are times of the year when your home will turn into a big virus party or a snot party - lots of snot! Sneezing, coughing, and snot are the most common in all homes with families and children.
But when there is an increase in mucus production, it is a sign that the immune system is working to fight bacteria or viruses that wreak havoc in the body. But in addition to snot, it is important that you know that there are some diseases that need antibiotics and others that do not. Next we are going to comment on some of the most common diseases in children that do not require antibiotics, although if you think your child is too ill, then Go to your pediatrician to assess the health of your little one and whether or not he really needs an antibiotic.
Mouth-hand-foot disease
Without a doubt, this can be a very horrible and alarmist disease since very painful blisters, sores ... And children can suffer a lot of pain. There are those who think that this disease will need antibiotics and also strong drugs ... But it is not like that. Hand-foot-mouth disease is a virus, so there are no antibiotics to cure it.
You just have to wait for the virus to run its course. The doctor will probably send some medicines to alleviate the symptoms, but it will always be the doctor who will assess which medicines the child should take to be better.
Conjunctivitis
Sometimes conjunctivitis can appear because your children have touched their eyes with dirty hands or because someone else has hit it. If your children wake up in the morning with pink eyes and green or yellowish grime oozing through their eyelids, don't be afraid that no antibiotics are needed to fix this problem.
While it is true that conjunctivitis is very annoying, it is also a viral case. It is best to go to the doctor to see the seriousness of the matter and to send you the best medicine for the specific case of your child.
Stomach viruses
An antibiotic will not help fight stomach viruses at all because being a virus, the process must go through until it is cured. If your child is vomiting, the important thing is that you keep him hydrated and wait at least 24 hours before going to the doctor, only if it seems to be a mild illness.
If it lasts for more than two days and you have other symptoms, such as sore throats, you should see a doctor as soon as possible in case it is a life-threatening infection such as meningitis. In any case, if your child is vomiting or feeling very down, see your doctor to assess his health.
Colds
Most colds do not require antibiotic treatment. Most colds are caused by viruses and in some cases it can take up to weeks to begin to see an improvement in health. Colds are very annoying and cause a lot of discomfort for children, especially when there is a lot of snot and they cannot eat well or rest at night.
But since most colds are viral, it can take a few weeks for children to start showing signs of improvement. In any case, you can go to your doctor to prescribe some medication to alleviate the symptoms, but remember that with or without medication a cold must evolve and it will take more than one and two weeks to heal.
The flu
The flu passes like colds, although the symptoms are stronger and more resistant. The flu is a virus that causes respiratory problems and symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, cough, and also muscle aches and high fevers.
Antibiotics do not cure the flu, but if a secondary infection develops such as pneumonia, a chest infection ... then you should go to the emergency room doctor for antibiotics. Viruses are not treated with antibiotics but infections do need to be treated with antibiotics so that it improves as soon as possible and avoid major problems.
As you see, Not all illnesses that children (and adults) have require antibiotics to cure them. What matters in all cases is that you see a doctor immediately if the symptoms are severe or if there are complications. The doctor is the professional who can best assess whether or not it is really necessary for your children to take antibiotics depending on the condition they have.
But what is important is that you remember that if it is only a viral disease, antibiotics will not serve much in the development of the disease or in the cure. Antibiotics are prescribed especially when it comes to infections, in this way the infection is fought from within the body. Antibiotics are drugs that can not be abused and also should always be under medical supervision and subscription. It will be your health professional who will tell you the recommended doses according to the case.