Noida: Over the past few days, there was an increase in child admission with several hospitals who reported that almost all beds were occupied.
Some pediatric people say that there might be an “annoying” increase in viral respiratory infections and bronchopneumonia cases in children during the past week.
Children come with fever, cough, cold, flu-like symptoms and respiratory infections and many who need hospitalization.
In various hospitals, around 10-20% of OPD patients need hospitalization now.
“Respiratory infection cases in children reported in the last week are higher than usual, which must be disturbing, and we cannot explain a sudden surge.
Investigations suggest different viral infections and bronchopneumonia cases.
There is also a syncytial respiratory case Virus (RSV), which is generally during the winter months, “said Dr.
Ranjit Gulliani, pediatrician and additional medical supervisors from Sharta Host.
Officials at Sharda Hospital said that while there was no shortage of beds, mostly in full pediatric wards.
Some major hospitals in the city report similar reception status.
The doctor added that while this was a seasonal infection, the cases were much higher than the last few years.
“There is a definite increase in the case of children with virus fever and respiratory problems and most of the OPD is full.
However, the good part is that most cases are not too serious.
Last year, the case of seasonal flu is far less because of locking and there are fewer The previous year’s case, “said Dr.
Ashutosh Sinha, Additional Director of Pediatrics in Fortis Hospital, Noida.
He added that during seasonal changes, the flu vaccine is usually prescribed for children before the monsoon and winter.
Other doctors explain that the increase in cases may be due to fluctuations in weather patterns that are usually normalized at the end of September.
“There is always an increase in the case of virus fever around the monsoon, but they decrease at this time.
However, this year the rainy season has been extended.
Also, the weather has fluctuated a lot because it becomes hot and humid one day and is fun the next day.
Such fluctuations affect Children’s health.
Most children are hospitalized for up to three years and some also need oxygen, “said Dr.
DK Gupta, a pediatrician Felix Hospital.
He added that while the increase in sick children was the cause of concern, such a large weather change affected them with allergic conditions.
It can also explain the initial RSV case, which is common during winter, he said.
Dr.
Jyotsna Madan, Director of PGI Children, added that cases have increased in the past two weeks.
Most children who come to PGI children seem to have viral infections and dengue fever.