How to cure chickenpox

Chickenpox is a common acute respiratory disease in children caused by a virus Chickenpox is very contagious, about 90 96 cases after contact with susceptible people, with the highest incidence in infants and young children aged 6 months to 3 years, and it is more common in winter and spring

Chickenpox patients are the only source of infection, and they are infectious from 1 to 2 days before the onset of the disease until the rash is dry and crusted The varicella virus is present in the saliva of sick children, so chickenpox is mainly transmitted directly through the respiratory tract through airborne droplets

Clinical manifestations: 1 Incubation period: 10 to 23 days, most of them are 14 to 16 days.

2 Prodromal period: young children have rashes at the same time as low-grade fever and general malaise.

3 Eruption stage: chickenpox rash first appears on the trunk and head, and gradually extends to the face and limbs The rash is centripetally distributed, with more on the trunk and head, less on the limbs, and less on the palms and soles of the feet Therefore, after the child has chickenpox, home care and ** are very important

**: 1 Isolation: Chickenpox virus is transmitted through respiratory droplets such as coughing and sneezing or contaminated clothing and toys, so the air contaminated by the patient's respiratory secretions or rash contents Clothing Toys and utensils should be disinfected by ventilation, ultraviolet radiation, exposure to the sun, boiling, etc. During this period, sick children are not allowed to go to kindergartens and other public places, and should be isolated from healthy children around them to avoid infection

2**Care: Chickenpox lesions mainly involve the **epidermis**, so although the symptoms of chickenpox rash are severe, it can not leave a scar after healing However, if the rash is scratched and causes infection and damages the dermis, then even chickenpox**,**will leave a permanent scar Therefore, nursing chickenpox children must pay attention to keeping the children's hands, feet and body clean, but it is not suitable to take a bath Cut your nails frequently, change your clothes frequently, and your underwear should be soft and spacious Avoid high room temperature to avoid itchy rash If necessary, you can put gloves on your child Finger covers, Or fix the child's arm with a small splint during the day and remove it when sleeping to prevent the child from scratching the rash due to itching and causing infection

3. Prevent complications: the condition of chickenpox is generally mild, but when the patient is malnourished and has poor resistance, the condition can become more serious, and it is easy to be complicated by chickenpox pneumonia, myocarditis and nephritis, etc

4. Drugs**: Early use of antiviral drugs, such as interferon, etc., can increase the rate of ** Hormones are not available during chickenpox, even if hormones and immunosuppressants are already being used, the drug should be stopped or reduced immediately to avoid serious consequences

When I was 12 years old, I had chickenpox and was hospitalized for half a month, and I was given a critical illness notice. But most people get through the chickenpox phase very quickly. I had complications due to my weak constitution and infection.

It's summer, you have to avoid scratching chickenpox, no matter how varied, pay attention to hygiene. If you go to the hospital, you will be prescribed the medicine you apply to your body, and basically there will be no problems