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After the beginning of winter, respiratory infections ushered in a high incidence period, and many people showed symptoms of infection.
RecentlyMycoplasma pneumonia and influenzaIt is menacing, many adults and children have been recruited, and some hospitals have been overcrowded with pediatrics.
According to CCTV News, the number of pediatric outpatient clinics in Beijing has been running at a high level for more than one month. In order to increase the reception capacity, Beijing Children's Hospital has adjusted its staff to the internal medicine department and fever and cough clinics, and freed up more clinics to receive children with fever.
Since September, the number of pediatric Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in many hospitals in Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Henan, Shenyang, Gansu and other places has increased significantly. Many of our hospitals in Hefei, Anhui Province have increased the number of outpatient and emergency visits to varying degrees, and the community health service center is also "full" with patients.
In response to this situation, experts from relevant departments gave explanations.
Tong Zhaohui, director of the Beijing Institute of Respiratory Diseases, introducedWinter is the season with a high incidence of respiratory tract infections。Mycoplasma pneumoniae is one of the most common respiratory pathogens, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children occurs in periodic epidemics every 3 to 7 years. During the pandemic, strict precautions were taken, and the incidence of acute respiratory diseases decreased. 
Wang Dayan, director of the National Influenza Center of the Institute of Viral Diseases of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, saidThe influenza season in winter and spring is generally from mid-to-late October to mid-to-early March of the following year, peaking around January. So, if you have symptoms such as cough and fever, how do experts recommend medication?
Experts say that the symptoms caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, influenza virus, new coronavirus, etc., are similar and can be passedAntigen and nucleic acid teststo identify the etiological diagnosis. It is recommended that you identify the pathogen before taking medication. Be sure not to use drugs blindly.
Respiratory viral infections are somewhat self-limiting, and not all require antiviral**, some can relieve symptoms on their own. However, for the elderly, children under 5 years old, and special groups with weakened immunity, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time.
How does Chinese medicine prevent and treat respiratory tract infections?
Some places have launched a program for Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in traditional Chinese medicine, which includes classic prescriptions, experienced prescriptions, and pediatric massage methods.
How to prevent it in daily life?Vaccination+Hygiene Xi.
The most effective and cost-effective way to prevent infectious diseases is vaccination. Influenza vaccination can effectively reduce the risk of infection, morbidity, and severe disease.
How can individuals and family members protect themselves?
One is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The second is to develop good personal hygiene Xi habits, wash hands frequently, wear masks when going out, and try to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth Xi habitually. The third is to keep the environment of the home and workplace clean. Fourth, high-risk groups such as the elderly, children, pregnant women, and patients with chronic diseases should avoid going to crowded public places as much as possible.