{"id":8640,"date":"2025-05-21T17:39:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kremenopoulos.gr\/?p=8640"},"modified":"2025-05-21T17:39:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:39:49","slug":"%ce%b1%ce%bd%ce%b5%ce%bc%ce%bf%ce%b2%ce%bb%ce%bf%ce%b3%ce%b9%ce%b1-%cf%83%cf%85%ce%bc%cf%80%cf%84%cf%89%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%b1-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%b9-%cf%86%cf%81%ce%bf%ce%bd%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%b4%ce%b1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kremenopoulos.gr\/en\/%ce%b1%ce%bd%ce%b5%ce%bc%ce%bf%ce%b2%ce%bb%ce%bf%ce%b3%ce%b9%ce%b1-%cf%83%cf%85%ce%bc%cf%80%cf%84%cf%89%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%b1-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%b9-%cf%86%cf%81%ce%bf%ce%bd%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%b4%ce%b1\/","title":{"rendered":"WHEELBLOWER: SYMPTOMS AND HOME CARE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chickenpox is a common childhood disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It occurs primarily in young children and is highly contagious. Although it is usually mild, it requires careful management to reduce bothersome symptoms and avoid potential complications.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>SYMPTOMS OF WINDBREAKTHROAT<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The first signs of chickenpox appear 10-21 days after exposure to the virus and include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rash<\/strong>: Small red spots that develop into fluid-filled blisters and eventually crust over. They usually start on the face, chest, and back and spread throughout the body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Itch<\/strong>: Intense itching, which can become bothersome especially at night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fever<\/strong>: Usually low, but can reach up to 38-39\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fatigue and Malaise<\/strong>: The child may be weak, tired and have a reduced appetite.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headache and Muscle Pain<\/strong>: They may appear before or during the rash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>HOME CARE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chickenpox is mainly treated with home care to relieve symptoms.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Itching Relief<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your child&#039;s nails short to prevent infections from scratching.<\/li>\n<li>Apply special soothing lotions, such as calamine, to reduce irritation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Control of Fever and Discomfort<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Give plenty of fluids and light meals to keep the child hydrated.<\/li>\n<li>If the fever is high, use <strong>paracetamol<\/strong> according to the pediatrician&#039;s instructions. <strong>Avoid aspirin<\/strong>, as it can cause Reye&#039;s syndrome, a rare but serious complication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. Avoiding Transmission<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Chickenpox is easily spread through airborne droplets and direct contact with the rash. Keep the child isolated until all blisters have crusted over (about 7-10 days).<\/li>\n<li>If there are other children in the house who have not had chickenpox or have not been vaccinated, they are likely to get infected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>WHEN TO CONTACT YOUR PEDIATRICIAN<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although chickenpox usually passes without complications, contact your pediatrician if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The fever lasts more than 4 days or is very high (over 39\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li>The blisters show intense inflammation, pus, or increased pain.<\/li>\n<li>The child is having difficulty breathing or showing signs of drowsiness and weakness.<\/li>\n<li>If the child has a weakened immune system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>CONCLUSION<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chickenpox is a common childhood illness that requires patience and careful care at home. Proper hygiene, symptom relief, and avoiding infections are key steps for a quick and safe recovery. 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