Baby girl 12 months paralysis of peripheral nerves due to lying in the air: BS recommends how to take care of children safely

At the Faculty of Treatment of Paralysis, Central Acupuncture Hospital (Hanoi), received Nguyen Hoang My (renamed, 12 months old, in Tuyen Quang) paralysis of peripheral nerves 7 due to infection cold.

Before that, the whole family of My My discovered that she had a strange expression when there were signs of swelling in the eye area and her eyes were squinted a little, seeing her face was slightly distorted especially when smiling. When the family sent My baby to see the doctors at the Central Acupuncture Hospital, the child was diagnosed with nerve paralysis No. 7 due to cold.

Master, doctor Duong Van Tam, Dean of Treatment of Movement, said: During this period, the department regularly receives children with nerve number 7 due to being infected with typhoid.

The disease is common when the weather changes or in the hot summer when everyone uses air-conditioner, fan, and bone spray fan.

When children show signs of eating and drinking, their faces deviate to one side, parents need to go to the doctor for prompt treatment. Because it is the sign of a mysterious child nerves number 7 peripheral due to cold. Dr. Tam said.

Experts recommend for children to use proper conditioning

Keep the temperature from 25-28degree : This temperature is the right temperature for young children so that they don't get too cold and feel comfortable lying in the air every day. In addition, before bringing the child out, the air conditioner should be turned off, the entire room door should be opened to allow the child to adjust to the outdoor temperature. Conversely, when the child has just come out and has sweat, do not turn on the air conditioner immediately.

Notice the wind direction of the air conditioner : Parents should keep in mind to avoid the wind direction of the fan and the air conditioner must be directly on the child's face, which will make children vulnerable to cold, affecting their health.

Maintain the room's humidity : When children are in the air conditioner, parents need to pay attention to keeping a chilled water in order to maintain the humidity of the room, not to let the young skin be uncomfortably dry

Ensure fresh air : Parents should regularly open the door to circulate room air so that wind and oxygen from outside flow into the room to change the atmosphere for children, helping children have the most comfortable space.