With the recent high incidence of respiratory infections, how should patients with chronic diseases

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-28

Recently, there has been a high incidence of various types of respiratory diseases such as influenza, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and respiratory syncytial virus, and how should people with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases cope?

1. Patients with chronic diseases should first control the basic indicators such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids smoothly and reduce the fluctuation of blood pressure and blood sugar, then their immunity will be significantly enhanced, and the possibility of suffering from respiratory diseases will be significantly reduced.

2. Wash hands frequently, open windows for ventilation, avoid going to crowded public places, especially closed places with poor air flow, wear masks as much as possible when going out, and maintain social distance.

3. Ensure adequate sleep, exercise properly, eat more vegetables, replenish fruits and water, maintain a relaxed and happy mood, and a healthy lifestyle can effectively improve immunity.

4. It is recommended that people without contraindications to vaccination be vaccinated against respiratory infectious diseases, which can effectively reduce the risk of respiratory infectious disease infection, hospitalization, severe disease and death.

5. When there are symptoms of respiratory infectious diseases, it is necessary to take good precautions, avoid cross-infection within the family and the unit, and choose a formal medical institution for treatment.

Shenyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention).

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