3 scary diseases that are spreading heavily and comes with the cold wind

Revealing the statistics of 3 scary diseases that are spreading heavily. and comes with the cold season, revealing influenza disease Nearly 350,000 people are sick with pneumonia and COVID on the rise. Doctor Manoon explains…

Even though there is a forecast that this year we will not experience cold weather. But that reality That’s not the case… as the cold wind blowing against your body at this time can confirm. But…the scary thing that comes with the “cold wind” is the epidemic that we have to be careful of.

Thairath Online Special News Team Get statistical information Interesting things from the Department of Disease Control, especially 3 serious diseases that come with the cold season and, most importantly, are beginning to spread heavily at this time. In addition, I also talked with Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, head of the ICU. Doctors specializing in respiratory diseases in intensive care patients at Vichaiyut Hospital come to provide information and knowledge…

From information announced by the Department of Disease Control Regarding prevention of diseases and health hazards that occur during the winter season in Thailand in 2023, statistics on respiratory diseases are…

1.Influenza From influenza viruses, of which there are 3 types: AB and C, which can spread through the respiratory tract. Contact with aerosols, excrement, saliva

symptom : High fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, runny nose, red eyes.

In general, the patient will recover on their own. But some groups can develop severe complications, such as having congenital disease. young children and the elderly

Statistics on disease surveillance From the Epidemiology Division in the past 5 years (2018-2022) during 2020-2021, it was found that there were fewer patients. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 which is the same type of disease Provides strong protection But…between 1 Jan. ’23 and 31 Oct. ’23, it was found that there was a significant increase in the outbreak, finding 341,917 patients, a rate of 516.71 per 100,000 people, 20 deaths, the main reason being “Influenza virus” type A

Most patients are 5-15 years old, followed by 0-4 years and 15-24 years.

In addition to influenza, there is also pneumonia caused by infection of the air sacs (Alveoli) within the lung tissue. Most of the pathogens are both bacteria and viruses, such as from influenza, RSV, COVID, and germs. There are many other types of viruses that cause people to become infected. Symptoms of heart failure and death can also occur due to certain types of fungal infections. Especially those with immunocompromised diseases. For patients, symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, and most of the symptoms are acute.

Statistics for 5 years (2018-2022) have an average of 20,000 patients per month, with a high trend in the winter. And from data between 1 Jan. ’23 and 31 Oct. ’23, 239,197 cases of pneumonia were reported, with an average rate of 361.48 per 100,000 people. There were 224 reported deaths. The disease affects patients of all age groups. Especially immunocompromised patients and the patient has a chronic history such as diabetes or heart disease with severe symptoms

As for the outbreak of COVID-19 this year, the Department of Disease Control stated that it is still a very dangerous disease. For patients aged 70 years and over, statistics in 2022 have 2.5 million patients, an illness rate of 3,781.59 per 100,000 population. With 11,971 patients dying, the death rate was 0.48 percent. The group that died the most was the age group 70 years and over, followed by 60-69 and 50-59, respectively.

As for statistics, this year 2023 (1 Jan. – 21 Oct.) has 34,001 patients, an illness rate of 51.41 per 100,000 people. What is noteworthy is The number of patients who died was as high as 816. The death rate was 1.23 per 100,000 people. Although the overall picture tends to decrease But when it comes to winter It will make the virus grow well. and stay in the environment longer

Dr. Manoon told the Thairath Online special news team that This year the influenza epidemic is much more widespread than last year. Because of the COVID outbreak in the past several years, especially in 2020, there were hardly any people infected with influenza. The doctors at Vichaiyut Hospital all year had only one person infected with influenza, which is very strange. because of influenza It’s a seasonal disease. But that year there was only one person who was infected. Meanwhile, this year at Vichaiyut Hospital, more than 7,000 sick people were found. This is called a time when there was likely to be infection or not. But this year, many people were infected at the same time.

“Influenza infection When healed It will have immunity and last a long time. But that didn’t stick at all. During the COVID-19 outbreak, there is no immunity. When infected, many people become infected. The important thing is that there are very few people who choose to get vaccinated against influenza. Because of that time People don’t want to go out and both of these factors cause influenza germs that do not spread naturally There is a heavy outbreak at this time.”

Dr. Manoon said that in the past People can travel normally. traveling abroad It is part of getting infected. This is the whole reason why so many people are getting sick with the flu right now.

When asked about the germs that are spreading at this time What breed is it? Dr. Manoon said Species A is a more frightening species than B and has been found to be spreading a lot at this time. If the general public is sick It won’t be that heavy. What is more worrisome are small children or people with chronic diseases. If this group of people receivesIf infected, there is a chance of serious illness and even death…

“People who come to get treatment from a doctor sick with this disease And have been on a ventilator for a month and still can’t get out. This is the danger of the flu.”

The news team asked the respiratory specialist that What diseases do we need to be careful of? Dr. Manoon answered: Human metapneumovirus, a disease caused by an acute respiratory infection virus, is the third most common after from influenza and RSV, which such diseases It is considered that there will be an outbreak during this period.

“The outbreak of the virus at this time It didn’t just come alone. But it was found that there were 4-5 species that were spreading.”

What Dr. Manoon emphasizes is coming to receive the vaccine. Both COVID-19 vaccines and influenza. As for the remaining diseases, there is no vaccine yet. It is necessary to use methods of self-protection. By wearing a hygienic mask Do not rub your eyes or nose with unwashed hands. If you go to a crowded place, don’t forget to wear a mask.

“Other diseases spread seasonally, but COVID-19 is not. It is said to spread all the time. But during this special period, it is on the rise. The factors that are increasing are well known: not wearing masks and not washing hands. Until today, the germs have continued to mutate. The name keeps changing, calling it a “descendant” of Omicron, such as HV.1 EV.5. However, the severity of the disease is still not equal to the outbreak in the beginning. Because the body has immunity, that is, immunity from vaccines. and immunity from infection

“The cause is not as severe as in the beginning. Because germs want to survive. If they are very severe, we die and the germs die too. And it’s spreading…COVID-19 It’s a terrible disease. Because it’s stuck all year long. Even though the number of infections in the Department of Disease Control’s statistics is not many, in reality there are many. Because sometimes he doesn’t report. Sometimes I go to get treatment and take medicine myself. Now you can buy medicine anywhere.”

Thairath Online special news team reports

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