During the Spring Festival travel period, the flow of people and gathering activities increased, and the risk of respiratory disease infection increased. How to do a good job of personal protection and return home healthily and arrive home safely? Chief Physician Chen Xiangqi, Director of the Department of Respiratory Medicine Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, gave professional advice.
Common respiratory infections in winter and spring mainly include epidemic infection, respiratory syncytial virus infection, Streptococcus pneumoniae infection, adenovirus infection, etc. Dr. Chen Xiangqi suggested that before returning home, you should plan well in advance, travel off-peak, check the weather conditions at your destination in advance, choose clothes reasonably, and ensure that cold and warm measures are in place; Prepare sufficient protective equipment such as masks and disinfectant wipes. Keep away from people with fever and cough as much as possible; Bring and prepare regular and first-aid medications. If you have symptoms of respiratory tract infection such as fever, cough or sore throat, you should wear a mask properly when you go out to avoid spreading the disease to others.
It is essential to take good health care during the trip. When taking planes, trains, subways, buses and other means of transportation, it is recommended to wear masks correctly, reduce contact with public objects and parts in public places, and avoid touching the mouth, eyes, and nose with unclean hands. When waiting for the plane and the bus, plan the time, try not to stay in crowded places and polluted air for a long time, and choose a place with good air circulation to wait. When coughing and sneezing, cover it with your elbow, wrap your mouth and nose secretions in a tissue and dispose of it in the garbage bin; No spitting.
Key groups such as the elderly, children, chronic diseases, and pregnant women should do a good job of personal protection on the way back to their hometowns, wear masks, do a good job of hand hygiene, conduct self-health monitoring, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and avoid overwork. Chen Xiangqi reminded.
After returning home safely, you should do a good job of health monitoring. Eat a reasonable diet, avoid overeating, and eat more fruits and vegetables; Exercise properly, get enough sleep, and live a regular life; Maintain a good attitude and avoid emotional ups and downs. If you have fever, cough, sore throat and other symptoms, you should take measures such as resting at home, taking medicine or seeking medical attention in time according to the situation; If the condition worsens or the underlying disease worsens significantly, you should go to the hospital immediately without delay. (Compiled by Fujian ** reporter Zhang Jingwen correspondent Lin Wenjing).
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