Treatment of conjunctivitis in children

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation that covers the mucous membrane of the eye. This process is developing as a result of the penetration of fungi, viruses and microbes.

Often conjunctivitis is accompanied by reddening on the eyelids.

As you know, young children are drawn to different subjects, touch them, and then rub their fingers with their eyes. Thus, there is inflammation of the mucosa. However, as practice shows, most often the disease develops as a complication of the common cold. And when her symptoms are eliminated, conjunctivitis also disappears. In a baby, the disease is not as difficult and difficult as in an adult.

The disease can be bacterial, allergic or viral. The most difficult is the chronic form. Bacterial infectious conjunctivitis, as a rule, affects both eyes. The disease is accompanied by mucous discharge. When a disease of viral etiology affects one eye. This form of the disease is accompanied by abundant lacrimation and a mild excretion of mucus. Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis are contagious.

The chronic form of the disease is typical for adults. Common causes of the appearance of conjunctivitis are considered to be the effects of smoke, chemical impurities, dust. In addition, people with weakened immunity, chronic lesions of the nasal cavity and lacrimal passages are affected.

In case of burning, itching, sensation of "sand in the eyes", and also with poor light tolerance, increased eye fatigue, it is necessary to consult a specialist. All these symptoms most often indicate the development of inflammation. Treatment of conjunctivitis is often carried out by individuals, however in some cases without the help of a doctor it is impossible to get rid of the disease.

If an inflammation occurs in a child, he should not go to a kindergarten or school. Treatment of conjunctivitis, as a rule, is carried out quickly enough. It should be noted that therapeutic measures in any form of this ailment involve washing, instillation, and the use of ointments.

Treatment of conjugivitis of bacterial etiology involves the use of antibiotic preparations of the tetracycline group. Inflammation, which is allergic in nature, is amenable to therapy with the use of antihistamines, the action of which is aimed at eliminating the cause of the disease.

Treatment of conjunctivitis by folk methods is not always suitable for a child. It is better to use common methods in the form of lotions and washing with tea and infusions of medicinal herbs. However, care must be taken to avoid the occurrence of an allergy to the concentration of the infusion. A very effective tool is a decoction of chamomile. Brew a teaspoon in a glass of boiling water.

Today the pharmacy network offers quite a lot of medicines from conjunctivitis. Ophthalmic agents are different in their effect. When choosing a medicine, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the child's condition, its sensitivity to these or other components. It is best not to engage in self-medication, and consult with a specialist.

Ophthalmic drops are conditionally divided into groups. Antiviral drugs include "Florenal", "Tebrofen", "Gludatan". Antibacterial agent is "Floxal". It should be noted that this drug is allowed for no more than two weeks.

To remove the redness of the eyes, use the "Albucid" drops. The use of this ophthalmic product can cause burning. Therefore, children are recommended to instill a twenty percent solution, and adults - thirty percent.