Kesehatan | Acute respiratory infections or ARI is often referred to as a severe infection in the sinuses, throat, airways, or lungs. Infections that occur more often caused by a virus although the bacteria can also cause this condition.
This condition causes the respiratory function becomes impaired. If not promptly treated, it can spread to the entire ISPA respiratory system of the body. The body can not get enough oxygen due to infection occurs and this condition can be fatal, perhaps even deadly.
ISPA should be considered as an emergency, if the suspect ISPA attack, seek immediate medical assistance. This condition has the potential to spread from person to person. For those who have abnormalities of the immune system and also the elderly will be more susceptible to this disease. Moreover, in children, in which their immune system is not yet fully formed.
A person can be infected with acute respiratory infection when the person is breathing air that contains a virus or bacteria. Viruses or bacteria are removed by the patient through the respiratory tract infection when sneezing or coughing.
In addition, the liquid containing the virus or bacteria that attach to the surface of the object can be transmitted to other people when they touch it. This is referred to as indirect contacts. To avoid the spread of viruses and bacteria, you should wash your hands regularly, especially after you perform the activity in a public place.
Resultant ISPA symptoms
ISPA will cause symptoms that mainly occurs in the nose and lungs. Some of the symptoms include:
- Stuffy or runny nose.
- The lung was inhibited.
- Cough and sore throat.
- Often feel fatigue.
- The body feels pain.
When ISPA is getting worse, more serious symptoms will appear, such as:
- Difficulty breathing.
- High fever and chills.
- Low oxygen levels in the blood.
- Decreased consciousness and even fainting.
Cause ISPA
Here is some of the microorganisms that cause the rise of ISPA is already known.
- Adenovirus. Respiratory disorders such as colds, bronchitis, and pneumonia can be caused by this virus which has more than 50 types.
- Rhinovirus. It is a type of virus that causes colds. But in young children and people with weakened immune systems, the common cold can turn into a serious ISPA at this stage.
- Pneumococcus. It is a type of bacteria that causes meningitis. But this bacterium could trigger other respiratory problems, as well as pneumonia.
A person's immune system is very influential in fighting viral infections or bacteria on the human body. Someone has an infection risk increases when a weak immune. This tends to occur in young children and older people. Or anyone who has a disease or disorder with a weakened immune system.
ISPA alone would more easily infect people who suffer from heart disease or have impaired the lungs. Smokers are also at increased risk of acute respiratory infections and tend to be more difficult to recover from this condition.
How to Diagnose ISPA
To diagnose ISPA, the doctor will check your respiratory system. The sound of your breath will be examined to determine whether there is a buildup of fluid or inflammation in the lungs. Nose and throat will also be examined.
Examination with CT scans and X-rays may be needed if sustained ISPA has entered an advanced stage. The condition of your lungs will be observed with both the above procedure.
Procedures lung function tests done to see how far the patient's respiratory condition disturbed and development. To check how much oxygen into the lungs, pulse oximetry procedures can be performed. As for determining the types of viruses that cause respiratory infections, sputum samples will be taken for examination in a laboratory.
Performed on ISPA treatment
There are no effective drugs to kill most viruses that infect humans. Treatment is usually only to relieve symptoms arising from viral infection.
If the infection is caused by bacteria, a series of tests will be conducted to determine the type of bacteria. After that, the doctor can determine the most appropriate antibiotic to kill the bacteria causing the infection.
ISPA complications arising very serious and can be fatal or fatal if left unchecked. Complications which often occur in conjunction with ISPA was respiratory failure and congestive heart failure.
Beware ISPA
Prevention is the best way in dealing with ISPA. Here are some hygienic lifestyle that can be done as a precaution.
- Wash hands regularly, especially after activities in public places.
- Avoid touching your face, especially the mouth, nose, and eyes, so that you are protected from the spread of viruses and bacteria.
- Expand consume foods containing vitamin especially vitamin C. Vitamin very helpful in improving and maintaining your immune system.
- Avoid smoking.
- When you sneeze, be sure to close it with a tissue or hands. This is done to prevent the spread of diseases that can be transmitted to others.
