In order to conscientiously implement the work tasks of the "Implementation Plan for the Outline of the Action Plan for Scientific Quality for All in Jinzhong City (2021-2025)", the Municipal Women's Federation continues to carry out health science popularization activities close to reality, close to life, and close to women, advocating the learning of health knowledge, establishing scientific concepts, and practicing a civilized lifestyle. Since the beginning of winter, respiratory diseases have entered a high incidence season, and a variety of respiratory diseases are intertwined and superimposed, and the population is generally susceptible. Women and their family members should strengthen their understanding of infectious diseases and effectively prevent the occurrence and spread of infectious diseases.
Scientific disease prevention
Survive the winter in good health
Gain a comprehensive understanding of respiratory diseases
What are respiratory diseases. Respiratory diseases refer to infectious diseases caused by pathogens invading from respiratory tract infections such as the nasal cavity, throat, trachea and bronchiUpper respiratory tract infections include rhinitis, pharyngitis, and laryngitis;Lower respiratory tract infections include tracheitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia;It is mainly transmitted by droplets from a sick or infected person, and different respiratory diseases have different clinical manifestations.
Current prevalence of respiratory diseases. There are mainly influenza, Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, human metapneumovirus, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus infection, etc., children, the elderly and people with underlying diseases are susceptible to respiratory diseases, and they are more prone to mixed infection with a variety of pathogens.
The main symptoms of the disease and**. The current epidemic of respiratory infections generally causes symptoms of cough, sputum, runny nose, fever, and fatigueThe vast majority of respiratory infections are self-limiting, and do not need to be treated with antiviral**, symptomatic symptomatic relief** is sufficient**.
Scientific prevention of respiratory diseases
Take care of your health. Wash your hands frequently, practice good hand hygiene, and wash your hands with soap (or hand sanitizer) under running waterCover coughs and sneezes with tissues, towels, or clothing at the elbows;Avoid habitually touching your eyes, nose and mouth with your handsMaintain a regular life, increase water and vitamin intake, and improve your own immunity.
Reduce crowd gatherings. During the peak season, try to avoid going to crowded and poorly ventilated areas and avoid close contact with patients with respiratory infectionsTry not to go to confined areas with poor air flow, and if you must go out, it is recommended to wear a mask, do a good job of self-protection, and pay attention to changing it in time.
Do a good job of ventilation and disinfection. Open windows for ventilation, keep indoor air circulation, ventilate 2 3 times a day according to specific weather conditions, not less than 30 minutes each time, and pay attention to keeping warm when opening windows;Prepare a chlorine-containing disinfectant solution with a concentration of 500 milligrams, and disinfect the floor after removing the venom with a rag or mopDoorknobs, switches, faucets and other high-touch surfaces should be cleaned daily, and 75% alcohol or disinfectant wipes can be used to wipe and disinfect if necessary.
Focus on specific groups. People at risk of severe disease, such as the elderly, the young, and patients with chronic diseases, need to pay close attentionOnce the condition progressively worsens, seek medical attention promptly;Once office workers and students have respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough or sore throat, it is recommended to rest at home as much as possible, try not to go to work or class sick, and prevent infecting others.
Spread health science knowledge and build a healthy life for women. Women and sisters should develop good living habits in their daily lives, take scientific preventive measures, reduce the risk of respiratory infection, and protect the health of themselves and their family members.
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* |Jinzhong Women's Federation.