1. CONSULTANT PAEDIATRICIAN
CHILD HEALTH TALKS
BY:
DR. T. A. ADESANMI
CONSULTANT PAEDIATRICIAN
LIFEFORT CHILDREN’S CENTRE OLAOGUN DRIVE OFF MURTALA ANIMASAUN (OPP FOUNTAIN PRY SCH) OFF ADELABU ST. SURULERE

3. COMMON AIRWAY PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN [CAPIC]
Last week we posted information on:
More explanation on common causes of airway problems
Today’s post addresses the following:
Dangers of delayed management of CAPIC
How can I help my child?

4. The 5 dangers of improper management of CAPIC
More parts of airway affected…leads to more severe illness
Closely related organs get affected e.g. ears (recurrent ear infection), throat (tonsilitis), throat/oropharyyx (refusal of feeds), diaphragm (vomiting whilst coughing)
Impaired daily activities. Poor quality of life. Low self image
Impaired growth
Death

5. HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD?
Practice The 5 As of proper management of CAPIC !

6. The 5 As of proper management of CAPIC
Avoid child’s exposure to irritants
Active immunisation. Ensure that your child is fully immunized for age.
Avoid self-medication because some drugs may only momentarily suppress the problem rather than solve it. By the time the problem re-surfaces, it is more difficult to treat.
Airway clearance. To achieve this, the following are helpful: use a bulb syringe to suck out secretions from your child’s nose, Lay child on his/her side; or sit him/her up.
Active doctor management. See your DOCTOR if symptoms persist after 2 days or IMMEDIATELY if danger signs are present

7. Danger signs Fast breathing
Difficulty in breathing e.g. chest indrawing
Noisy breathing
Vomiting while coughing
Fever
Restlessness, Excessive crying
Coloured nasal discharge
Refusal of feeds

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