Measles: treatment
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Medication for measles
Etiotropic treatment of measles is not developed. The introduction of anti-measles immunoglobulin is effective only in the incubation period. As a rule, the treatment of measles is limited to symptomatic and pathogenetic means:
- treatment of the oral mucosa with a solution of nitrofural. Infusion of chamomile:
- vitamin therapy: retinol (100,000 IU / ml) for children aged 1-6 months for 50,000 ME, 7-12 months for 100,000 ME, over 1 year for 200,000 ME:
- instillation into the conjunctival sac 20% solution of sulfacetamide at age dosages 3-4 times a day for the treatment of conjunctivitis;
- expectorant drugs with a dry obtrusive cough;
- antipyretic agents in age-related dosages.
When complications develop, treatment of measles is carried out according to the principles of treatment of these diseases. With the development of pneumonia or otitis media, antibacterial therapy is prescribed in accordance with the results of sputum culture for sensitivity to antibiotics. With the development of encephalitis treatment is aimed at maintaining vital functions and fighting swelling-swelling of the brain.
Supplementary treatment of measles
Physiotherapy treatment of measles - a massage of the chest and respiratory exercises (appointed and controlled by the physician of exercise therapy). With the development of croup, pronounced symptoms of laryngotracheitis are inhaled with alkaline solutions, bronchodilators, mucolytics. With dry cough and dry wheezing in the lungs, microwave and ultrahigh-frequency therapy is shown on the chest area.
Diet and diet
A bed rest for the entire feverish period. The patient's bed should be the head end to the window, so that the light does not irritate the eyes, artificial lighting in the room or ward must be muffled.
In the diet of the patient it is necessary to include fruit juices, fruit drinks, the food should be high-grade, rich in vitamins, it is easy to assimilate. Dairy products should be excluded from the diet.
[Approximate terms of incapacity for work
The average time of observation of a patient with measles in a hospital with uncomplicated measles is 8 days, in the presence of complications, 21 days. In the clinic in the absence of complications - 10 days and 30 days - with complications.
Approximate terms of incapacity for work - 10 days.
Clinical examination
Measles does not require medical examination.
What should a person know about measles?
- Protective measures: bed rest during the feverish period, ventilation of the room in which the patient is.
- Food: a fractional meal, adding vitamins to the diet.
- Limitation of physical and mental loads.
- Gentle mode of study, work and rest after the transferred disease.
- Elimination of contacts with patients with other infectious diseases.