The main reason for the appearance of conjunctivitis is considered inappropriate care for the newborn eyes. Pediatricians are convinced that this is a "dirty hand disease." But the parents do not understand why this ailment develops at children who have not yet to walk, can't crawl yet. In fact, the reasons why conjunctivitis is manifested, quite a lot: it is a cold, allergies, and poorly washed hands mom or dad. And if it does not start the therapy of this disease in time, then in the future it may have unpleasant consequences. So how to treat conjunctivitis in a newborn? Let's try to figure out.
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Conjunctivitis: What is it and what are his symptoms?
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes. Cause this disease pathogenic bacteria and adenoviruses. As for newborns, they have conjunctivitis most often arise due to the obstruction of the lacrimal channel.
The reasons for the development of a few:
- Allergic reactions (for example, on animal wool, dust, medicines, pollen of plants).
- Fitting on the mucous eye of dust particles, dirt, viruses and microbes.
- Bacterial infection.
- Viral diseases.
The symptoms of the disease can be attributed to:
- redness and inflammation of eyes in a newborn;
- constant tearing;
- fear of light;
- separation from an eye-mucous eye;
- in more complex situations, conjunctivitis is accompanied by otitis, a runny nose, elevated body temperature, painful sensations in the throat.
Types of conjunctivitis
The treatment of this disease will depend on its view, which distinguish between several:
- Viral conjunctivitis: most often affects only one eye, is a consequence of a cold and accompanied by purulent discharge and fear of light.
- Bacterial: struck both eyes, which complicates the treatment of the disease. Feature - abundant separation from a mucous eye.
- Allergic: has a seasonal character (spring-summer). There is a conjunctivitis of this type by swelling of the age, while the eye redness is not observed.
- Chlamydia: damage to the mucosa of chlamydia. It is characterized by a purulent compartment from both eyes, a tearing, a strong torment in the eyes. Treatment of such conjunctivitis involves the reception of tetracycline row antibiotics, fluorochinols and macrolides.
- An autoimine: arises due to the reaction to a certain allergen in the form of inflammation of the mucosa.
Treatment of conjunctivitis in newborns
If the newborn has all or most of the symptoms mentioned above, it is better to immediately contact a specialist and proceed to immediate treatment. Conjunctivitis therapy in newborns depends on the type of illness. For example:
- Bacterial conjunctivitis is treated with special eye drops and ointments with antibacterial effect. Before using such drugs, it is necessary to clean the baby's eyes from the purulent discharges and the gauze gauze tampon, previously moistened in the grave of herbs, a solution of furacin or conventional boiled water. It is important to remember that the eyes should be wiped in the direction from the outer corner to the inner. After that, ointment or drops are used, respectively, the appointment of the doctor. Usually the course of therapy takes 7-10 days.
- Drops and ointments for the eye of antiviral action are prescribed for the treatment of viral conjunctivitis. Sometimes antibacterial drugs can be appointed additionally. In order not to be infected with other households, the baby should highlight individual things.
- Allergic conjunctivitis in newborns is rare phenomenon. The main treatment is the elimination of allergen and the reception of antihistamine.
- Mushroom conjunctivitis is treated with antifungal ointments and drops. If the disease gained severe form, glucocorticosteroids can be appointed.
In order to protect the newborn from conjunctivitis, it is necessary to follow the personal hygiene rules, to highlight the baby a personal towel and handkerchiefs, practicing hardening procedures, to air the room, strengthen the crumb of immunity at the expense of fresh fruits, vegetables, charging. If nevertheless, the newborn fell ill with conjunctivitis, then, if possible, it should be isolated from other kids.