Antibiotics: Pros and Cons

Some parents believe that taking antibiotics - the best option so as not to run the disease, others - refused to give their child, even when it is needed. Yes, and the ratio of doctors to antibiotics ambiguous ... Who is right and who - no?

To give or not

It is important to use antibiotics only when they are indispensable to manage and choose the one or the other drug with the "sniper" tochnostyu.Antibiotiki indispensable in acute inflammation caused by bacterial infection - pneumonia, sinusitis, acute otitis severe, abscesses and many other serious diseases.

But they are powerless in front of viruses. That is why, for example, cold or flu, many acute intestinal infections apply them meaningless. But some mothers believe that it is necessary to prevent possible complications. Yes, and pediatricians often prescribe them after "cold", it is often totally unjustified. Antibiotics do not prevent complications and can be used only if the now secondary infection. This is indicated by symptoms such as high temperature return after treatment, increased cough, the appearance of shortness of breath, complaining of severe pain in the ears, throat and so on. D.

Rationally, then - effectively

Many parents believe that the most efficient, reliable and safe - a new generation of antibiotics. This is true, but it does not mean that they need child.

Antibiotics are known to have a selective effect: one (narrow spectrum) are 1-2 against bacterial species, others (broad spectrum) - against several.

Generation antibiotics, popularly speaking, these and primarily differ from each other. On the one hand - it is good, on the other - not very. And not just because the antibiotic with a broad spectrum would destroy various pathogens in addition also many useful inhabitants of the intestinal microflora. The main danger is that the next time to use it is unlikely to be possible. And the drug will have to choose another "powerful", to increase the dose. Therefore, the main purpose of the antibiotic principle should be the principle of minimal sufficiency: that is, if you can pick up an antibiotic for an adequate range of effects, a "wide" is not necessary: ​​should start "simple".

How to avoid mistakes?

The ideal is to choose the right antibiotic is necessary to conduct bacteriological research - to identify exactly which pathogen has caused the disease, and to make a test for sensitivity to a particular drug. For this example, purulent otitis smear taken from the ear, at cough phlegm examined, in inflammatory processes in the urinary system - urine, etc. D. The results will be ready within 2-6 days. But in practice, most of the doctor prescribes antibiotics empirically, based on their own experience and knowledge. In principle, it is normal, if in front of him - the story of a child's illness.

But we often go from one clinic to another, appeal to various specialists, ranging from scratch. Therefore, parents need to know by heart and tell the doctor the following: whether the child has gastrointestinal disease, liver, kidney, endocrine disorders, he is inclined to allergic reactions, whether received antibiotics before, exactly what and when.

The fact that bacteria rather quickly develop resistance to the drug and reuse it is unable to handle them. Therefore, in such situations immediately prescribe antibiotics of the second generation, which has a wide range of actions.

Fears imaginary and real

Rumors about the dangers of antibiotics a lot, to the point that they have a toxic effect on the kidneys, the liver, the nervous system and the hematopoietic system, can cause a decrease in visual acuity, hearing, and so on. D.

In fact, the correct choice and use of antibiotics such things excluded.

But individual reactions "rejection" - nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain - it is likely (even if the antibiotic chosen correctly). When symptoms such child should drink plenty of liquids (water is suitable, juice, weak tea with lemon). We can give an activated carbon or other sorbent. And, of course, need to contact your doctor.

There may be an allergic reaction, despite the fact that they were assigned antihistamines. Allergy can manifest in different ways: rash, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, up to an asthmatic attack. In such a situation should immediately consult a doctor, he decides - to cancel an antibiotic at all or replaced by another.

Operation - Rehabilitation

But even if the treatment goes well, it is important to know: the antibiotics inevitably alter the intestinal microflora. To avoid dysbiosis, we need protective measures. During antibiotic treatment prescribed Prebiotics - drugs that contain fiber, which creates the conditions for settlement bowel useful microorganisms.

After completion of the course used probiotics - drugs containing useful laktobakterin, bifidobakterin. And, of course, necessary corrective diet: first of all - dairy products, and fruits and vegetables (carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, apricots, unsweetened apples). It is important to suppress and putrefaction in the intestines - an excellent job with this cranberry, cranberries, sour fruits and berries, fresh juices, ready-made meals is to add fresh onions and garlic. And do not forget about the porridge - but you need to cook them in the water, rather than milk. But pastries, pasta, sweets on time will have to severely limit.

Comment expert - pediatrician Oksana Korneev.

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