What symptom is measles?

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Measles is an acute respiratory disease that often occurs in children. It is infectious and highly infectious. It is characterized by inflammation of the upper respiratory tract and signs of fever. There are also measles mucosal spots and papules all over the body. In the old days, there were more measles and there was a certain mortality rate, Our country has been vaccinated since the 1960s. This disease has been reduced a lot. Now the children will be vaccinated against measles as soon as they are born. There are basically no patients. So what are the symptoms and treatment of measles? Now let's introduce it to you.

What symptom is measles?

Measles has a certain incubation period, the incubation time is about 10 days to two weeks, and the shortest is about a week. During the incubation period, there is a rise in body temperature. In addition, in the early stage, it is generally three or four days, which is manifested as upper respiratory tract infection symptoms, such as fever and cough. Some patients will have some rashes. When visiting, they will have fever, and then they will have rashes, The temperature will also rise to about 40 degrees.

During this period of time, treatment and nursing are equally important. Patients must rest in bed until the rash subsides. Indoor air should be fresh, and skin care must be paid attention to. Bed sheets should be clean and dry, and skin should be clean. Wipe the body with warm water every day, and change clothes once. Patients should pay attention to oral care and drink more water.

Patients during the disease diet for good digestion of liquid diet, such as soy milk, or milk, steamed eggs, etc., to eat less, eat more meals, drink more soup, if patients have some complications to timely treatment, in addition to legal infection, it is necessary to take isolation treatment, epidemic period do not let patients go to public places, in addition to pay attention to family care.

matters needing attention

It should be noted that during the period of high fever, patients need to take good care of themselves, but don't take some antipyretic drugs casually. You can wipe your body with warm water in order to cool down and prevent convulsions. If the patient has cough, you can take some antitussive drugs. In addition, if the patient is seriously ill, you need to take some drugs. Good care is helpful to the recovery of the disease, Be careful.