With the advent of winter, respiratory diseases begin to appear frequently, and many people are suffering from laryngitis. When we have a sore throat or a swollen throat, we often wonder if we have acute tonsillitis, acute pharyngitis or acute laryngitis. These diseases are usually caused by bacterial or viral infections and are clinically manifested by symptoms such as sore throat and painful swallowing, accompanied by malaise and fever. However, sometimes even common viral tests may result in a negative result because some acute pharyngitis is caused by different influenza viruses, such as influenza A and influenza B. For laryngitis in general, we can take some measures to alleviate the symptoms on our own, such as using drugs that relieve the symptoms of spicy and cool, and pay attention to diet and lifestyle habits. However, if the symptoms are severe, such as not being able to eat normally, obvious systemic symptoms such as fever and headache, or severe cough and sputum production, it is necessary to go to the hospital in time.
So, how can we better prevent respiratory diseases during the winter months? First of all, we need to strengthen exercise and improve our own immunity. Proper physical exercise can strengthen the physique, improve the body's resistance, and thus reduce the likelihood of disease. Secondly, it is necessary to keep the indoor air fresh and ventilate frequently to avoid the accumulation of bacteria and viruses. In addition, we should also pay attention to dietary conditioning and consume more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C to enhance our immunity. In addition, avoiding overwork and fatigue and maintaining a good attitude are also important factors in preventing respiratory diseases. In addition, we can also prevent and relieve laryngitis through some TCM health preservation methods. For example, you can drink plenty of warm water and eat more foods that moisten your throat, such as pears and honey. In addition, you can also rinse your mouth with brown sugar water or salt water to clean your throat and sterilize.
In addition, traditional Chinese medicine also has certain curative effects, such as some Chinese herbs can be used to boil water to drink, such as honeysuckle, forsythia, etc., which have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. In short, to prevent and alleviate laryngitis in winter, we must first strengthen exercise and improve immunity; Secondly, we should pay attention to keeping the indoor air fresh and ventilating frequently; Again, we should pay attention to diet and consume more foods rich in vitamin C; Finally, you can try some TCM health preservation methods. Of course, if the symptoms are severe, it is still necessary to go to the hospital in time and receive a professional doctor**.
References: 1China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine: "Traditional Chinese Medicine for Laryngitis**" 2Health Times: "Prevention and ** of Winter Laryngitis" 3According to the symptoms and characteristics of different pathogens listed by experts, the main symptoms of influenza A and B are fever, muscle aches and headaches, the main symptoms of the common cold are runny nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat, etc., the main symptoms of Mycoplasma pneumoniae are dry cough and low-grade fever, the main symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus are nasal congestion, cough, sneezing, runny nose, etc., and the main symptoms of adenovirus are cough, nasal congestion, pharyngitis and fever. In addition, it was mentioned that autumn and winter are the periods of high incidence of respiratory infections, but blindly taking medicine or infusion is not the solution to the problem. In addition, it is a misconception that oral antibiotics are used to prevent respiratory tract infections, and that blind use of antibiotics in the absence of infection or a clear etiology may lead to problems such as drug resistance.
According to the latest research and judgment results of the Guangzhou Municipal Health Commission, the respiratory diseases in Guangzhou are mainly influenza, influenza A and B coexist, and other pathogens are also circulating. Although the virus is still sporadic at low levels, there is no significant change. During the Chinese New Year, there are slight fluctuations in respiratory diseases, but the overall situation is stable. In order to meet the medical needs of the public, Guangzhou's medical institutions will provide diagnosis and treatment services around the clock, emergency and fever clinics will be open 24 hours a day, and at the same time strengthen the overall scheduling and emergency duty of 120 emergency resources. The Guangzhou Municipal Health Commission also called on citizens to maintain good personal hygiene habits, maintain regular work and rest, eat a balanced diet, keep their rooms ventilated, and encourage citizens to get vaccinated against influenza, new crown and pneumonia. This information tells us that the respiratory diseases in Guangzhou are mainly influenza, and that both influenza A and B are co-existing. This means that people need to take special care to protect themselves from contracting these diseases.
Moreover, in addition to the flu, there are other pathogens that are spreading, so everyone should strengthen protective measures to avoid the spread of the disease. Despite the low level of sporadic coronavirus, we should not take it lightly. Therefore, we need to continue to be vigilant and comply with various anti-epidemic measures, such as wearing masks, washing hands frequently, and maintaining social distancing. Only in this way can we better prevent the spread of disease and keep ourselves and others safe. There may be some fluctuations in respiratory diseases during the Chinese New Year, but the overall situation is stable. This also means that we can enjoy the festival normally, but we still need to pay attention to personal hygiene and protection. When traveling, try to choose a place with few people and good ventilation to avoid crowded and confined environments. At the same time, we should also pay attention to maintaining good work and rest habits, arrange diet reasonably, and enhance the body's immunity to cope with the threat of diseases. In order to meet the medical needs of citizens, medical institutions in Guangzhou will provide diagnosis and treatment services around the clock.
Emergency and fever clinics will be open 24 hours a day to ensure that citizens can receive timely medical treatment. In addition, Guangzhou has also strengthened the overall scheduling and emergency duty of 120 emergency resources to ensure the efficient operation of emergency work. These measures will greatly improve the medical experience of Guangzhou citizens, and also provide solid support for epidemic prevention and control. Finally, the Guangzhou Municipal Health Commission appealed to citizens to maintain good personal hygiene habits. This includes regular work and rest, healthy eating, and ventilation in the home. In addition, we should also actively vaccinate against influenza, new crown, pneumonia and other vaccines to strengthen our own immunity. It is only through the efforts of individuals and the cooperation of society that we can effectively deal with the threat of respiratory diseases and protect our health.