Bronchiolitis: MPs will approve a health emergency law on Tuesday

It is at the request of the executive power against the onset of the disease. The session will take place from 11:00

As published on Monday El Diario an epidemic of bronchiolitis keeps the provincial authorities in a state of alert. "There are not more cases than in previous years, but more virulence," said the Ministry of Health, Mario Kohan.

According to official sources, the law of emergency health approved Tuesday by the provincial legislature will provide resources and tools. treatment to avoid bureaucratic procedures. The session will begin at 11:00 am

Bronchiolitis is a respiratory infection that is manifested by the symptoms of a common cold (excess mucus, nasal congestion and fever), but in infants and other vulnerable groups . it sometimes becomes complicated, making it the isolated disease that causes the most hospitalizations during childhood.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is one of the leading causes of bronchiolitis. As explained by Dr. Angela Gentile, head of epidemiology at children's hospital Ricardo Gutiérrez and former president of the Argentine Pediatric Society (SAP), "the RSV is transmitted from person to person by direct contact with nasal secretions. The virus stays on the surfaces between 6 and 8 o'clock, so the infection occurs mainly by the hands. "

The specialist said:" Although two-thirds of children under 2 could be affected by this virus, we must emphasize that this condition does not attack everyone equally. We are concerned about the most vulnerable children, that is, preterm infants with low birth weight or with certain lung conditions who have had mechanical ventilation for a long time, as well as children with conbad heart disease. .

5 times more hospitalizations due to RSV infection than in healthy children, as well as a higher risk of severe course and complications. In this regard, Gentile said: "In Argentina, in terms of patients at risk, there is a free program, promoted by the Ministry of Health, which specifically protects them."

According to recommendations accepted by scientific societies, pbadive vaccination, a monoclonal antibody that serves as a "shield" for the protection of the vulnerable population, is included in the "Global Strategy for the Prevention of Respiratory Infections in Preterm Infants". at high risk "of the Department of Health of the Nation.

It is recommended in children with conbad heart disease with significant hemodynamic instability. Indeed, the Argentine Society of Pediatrics (SAP) recommends to comply with the full schedule and initiate prophylaxis during the most important viral circulation period, with monthly application of the monoclonal antibody up to 30 days. at a maximum of 5 doses.

Recommendations

From the Argentine Pediatric Society, provide a series of recommendations to reduce exposure to the virus responsible for bronchiolitis. And they are:

– Encourage and Maintain Breastfeeding
– Wash your hands.
– Avoid contamination of the environment by smoke (cigarette smoke or other).
– Avoiding overcrowding
– Visiting the doctor for routine examinations
– Comply with the national immunization schedule and pediatrician-determined vaccines for both the baby and those living with him
] – Only for the most vulnerable: to comply with the complete regime of pbadive vaccination

In addition to the general preventive considerations, the PAS considers that "it is necessary to pay attention to the main symptoms and to take into account that the smaller the child, the more the symptoms may be important. "

* Nasal mucus
* Cough, cold
* Faster breathing (tachypnea) and increased coughing
* Noisy breathing with a bone silbide (wheezing)
* The child is easily agitated
* Tight ribs during breathing
* Difficulty in s & # 39; feed or s & # 39; asleep.
* Bluish or very pale skin. [19659013] * Fever with temperature greater than 38 ºC