At present, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, influenza, Streptococcus pneumoniae and other respiratory pathogens are in the epidemic stage, and many people have been recruited, and some people have been co-infected with multiple pathogens. So, how to skillfully repel them and protect the health and safety of yourself and your family?Ping An Health is offering you a special "protection kit".
How to deal with repeated symptoms after infection?
The recurrence of symptoms after infection is related to the normal fluctuation of one's own condition, and on the other hand, it is also necessary to be vigilant against other pathogen infections and superimposed infections. Therefore, after infection, you must pay attention to follow the doctor's instructions**, the course of treatment should be standardized, and do not stop the drug without authorization. After the symptoms improve, you need to continue to pay attention to rest and protection to prevent infection with other germs or recurrence of your own condition.
If the symptoms are repeated for more than a week, or even serious conditions such as extreme malaise, poor appetite and little eating, severe cough, and difficulty breathing, you need to seek medical attention again.
How to cope with infection in the elderly?
The elderly have relatively low immunity, most of them have underlying diseases, and the risk of complications or severe disease after infection is also higher, so it needs to be paid close attention.
Patients with poor underlying status, more underlying diseases, especially diabetes, and those with a history of severe infection in the past need to be vigilant, and prevention should be the priority. For example, for influenza virus infection, antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir and mabaloxavir tablets need to be used as soon as possible. At the same time, it is necessary to cooperate with drugs to alleviate symptoms and alleviate various symptoms, and drugs that usually control chronic diseases generally need to be continued, strengthen the monitoring of body temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar, blood oxygen and other indicators, closely observe body temperature, cough and other symptoms, and at the same time pay close attention to mental state, appetite and eating, etc., maintain appropriate eating, and find a doctor for a follow-up visit once every 2-3 days (online).
If the symptoms are recurrent and have not healed for more than a week, or even serious conditions such as extreme malaise, poor appetite, minimal eating, severe cough, and difficulty breathing, it is necessary to seek medical attention offline in time.
How to Prevent Respiratory Diseases?
Vaccination. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent infection. Especially for young children or people with poor immunity, they should be vaccinated regularly (such as flu vaccine).
Wash your hands frequently, wear a mask, and avoid crowded places as much as possible to reduce contact with infected people.
Maintain good Xi. Adequate sleep, a reasonable diet, and proper exercise are all important factors in maintaining good health, which can maintain one's own immunity and reduce the risk of contracting viruses and bacteria.
Pay attention to indoor air quality. Regularly open windows for ventilation and keep indoor air fresh can help reduce the spread of viruses and bacteria in the air.
If you have any other questions about respiratory diseases, you are welcome to log in to the Ping An Health app or enter the Ping An Health applet** for consultation, and professional doctors will answer them 24/7. With the mission of "building a bridge between professional doctors and patients and protecting the health of the whole people" and the value proposition of "worry-free, time-saving, and money-saving", Ping An Health provides users with consultation or diagnosis and treatment services to meet users' full-scene and multi-level medical and health service needs.