Experts remind: taking scientific prevention methods can effectively reduce the risk of infection.
At present, the number of patients with respiratory diseases in hospital outpatient clinics and fever clinics has decreased compared with the peak period, and the personnel structure has also changed to a certain extent. On December 26, Wei Yinghong, director of the fever clinic and infection ward of the Fifth People's Hospital of Shenyang, said that from the perspective of patients in the outpatient clinic of the hospital, the current acute respiratory diseases are dominated by influenza viruses and the common epidemic of other pathogens, and the public should still do a good job of protection.
Take medication for prophylaxis or **flu should be directed by your doctor
Why is winter a period of high incidence of various respiratory infectious diseases?Wei Yinghong said that in winter, the temperature is low and the climate is dry, and after cold air and dry air are inhaled into the respiratory tract, it is easy to damage the mucosa of the respiratory tract, so that the mucosal blood vessels constrict, causing ischemia and nutritional disorders and increasing the chance of infection. In addition, poor indoor ventilation in winter is conducive to the reproduction of harmful pathogens, which can stimulate the respiratory mucosa, weaken the ciliary movement of the mucosal epithelium, greatly reduce the body's defense function, and thus increase the chance of infection. In addition, the low outdoor temperature in winter and the increased chance of close contact due to the long amount of time people spend indoors greatly increase the chance of transmission of respiratory infections.
During the high incidence period of respiratory tract infection, the hospital deployed medical staff in a timely manner to enrich the pediatric and fever clinics, improve the reception capacity, and relieve the pressure of medical treatment. At the same time, in order to assist in the diagnosis of respiratory tract infections and identify the pathogen as soon as possible, the laboratory department has launched a variety of pathogen nucleic acid rapid detection technology in a timely manner, which provides a basis for clinical diagnosis and development.
"If you take some drugs to prevent or ** flu, you must follow your doctor's advice, do not take it yourself, and vaccination against influenza is the most effective means to prevent influenza. ”Wei Yinghong reminded that it will take some time for the body to recover slowly after the flu patient recovers. Precautions should be strengthened to avoid ** or other infections. At the same time, you should have regular work and rest, adequate sleep, reasonable diet, relax your mood, and promote physical recovery.
Practicing good personal hygiene can prevent respiratory diseases
How to Prevent Respiratory Diseases?Mr Ngai suggested that the public should be able to understand some basic knowledge of prevention and control of common respiratory diseasesTaking a scientific approach to prevention can effectively reduce the risk of infection
Purify the indoor environment, open windows regularly for ventilation, and keep the air fresh. Pay attention to keep warm during ventilation.
Ensure a nutritious diet, pay attention to hydration, eat more green leafy vegetables, eat fruits appropriately, and ensure vitamin intake. Avoid excessive fatigue, get enough sleep, and exercise properly to enhance your physical fitness.
Practice good personal hygiene, wash your hands frequently, and wear a mask when you come into contact with people who are sick or go to crowded places. In particular, people at high risk of infection, such as the elderly, children, and people with underlying diseases, should try to avoid crowded public places.
Vaccination is the most cost-effective measure to prevent infectious diseases, and it can significantly reduce the risk of disease and serious complications in vaccinated people. Protective levels of antibodies usually reach 2 to 4 weeks after influenza vaccination. Recipients are advised to get vaccinated against influenza one month before the influenza season. If you are not fully vaccinated before the start of the epidemic season, you can be vaccinated for the entire epidemic season.
Wei Yinghong reminded the public:If you have a high fever, especially if it does not go away for 3 days, frequent cough, poor mental state, or even drowsiness, dyspnea, rash, headache, convulsions and other symptoms, you must go to the hospital in time.
Shen Baoquan** Reporter: Fan Hua.