The syncytial virus became one of the most isolated and recurrent at present, reaching an annual figure of almost 200,000 cases of patients with severe respiratory disease in general ward and hospitalization, in the case of infection in a general way 35% was registered in the company.
Furthermore, it is usually seen in people who live in places where the temperature is much colder and there is an increase in humidity in the territory, in the areas where the seasons are witnessed It contracts recurrently in the winter.
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To delve deeper into this topic, Dr. Jairo Enrique Pérez Francospecialist in internal medicine spoke for the microphones of Salud y Algo Más about respiratory syncytial virus, its symptoms, types of transmission and miscellaneous recommendations for children and adults.
Dr. Pérez explained that the severity of this virus depends on the age of the patient, where in “Children under one year old, premature or older adults can be more serious” unlike adolescents and adults under 60 years of age, who have an immune system with greater management of defenses against respiratory diseases.
This virus occurs in the body of people with nasal obstruction and increased mucus production, taking into account that the bronchi fill with mucus, whistling in the nasal passages and obstruction when breathing, These symptoms are often confused with asthma and people get the wrong idea about this virus. so the doctor recommends attending a medical appointment to check the person’s health status.
How to identify that I have the virus?
Dr. Pérez pointed out that this virus is usually transmitted to coughing near people or interact with others in closed spaces.
However, It is normally registered indirectly in childrenthat is, by putting dirty objects in the mouth or eating another person’s food; therefore it is recommended that If the minor contracts this disease, it is preferable that he not attend school. or is in closed spaces with other people; in addition to promoting constant hygiene and the good use of the objects around them.
Furthermore, in young people and children the presence of this virus can be immediately identified when the person begins to breathe very quickly, has a nasal flaring in his airways and has a sound in his ribs when breathingTherefore, the doctor highlighted that in this situation You should go to the hospital and consult with a health professional.
Recommendations
Dr. Pérez recommended staying hydrated and in the case of older adults taking acetaminophen tablets, in children everything will depend on the amount supplied by the pediatrician, also constantly go to consultations with a health professional to keep a record and rule out other types of respiratory diseases such as asthma.
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