The Ministry of Health and Population has announced a series of important notices to citizens, in conjunction with the warnings of the Meteorological Authority, that the country will witness, starting today, Saturday, the first state of instability of the autumn season, interspersed with fluctuating weather conditions.
Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, official spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, explained that the autumn season is characterized by its meteorological fluctuations, which intersperse its days between the weather Heat during the day and cold at night, as well as waves of fluctuations in weather and rain, and these fluctuations in weather lead to complications in patients with allergies and sinusitis.
Abdul Ghaffar said symptoms of sinus infections intensify in the transitional seasons, particularly autumn and spring, due to daytime temperature fluctuations, as well as increased wind and dust activity, noting that the Breast allergy patients should follow some advice to protect themselves against any complications, they may show some of the symptoms that indicate acute sinusitis such as thick discharge from the nose, usually yellow to green, nasal congestion or blockage, facial pain, body temperature of 38 degrees , fatigue, cough and difficulty or inability to smell Ear pressure or fullness, headache.
Abdel Ghaffar presented a number of tips for sinusitis patients in the fall, including washing the nose with saline solutions or sprays to reduce secretions, eliminate irritants and allergies, drink enough water every day, apply warm compresses to the face to relieve pain, avoid the causes of nasal irritation such as drinking cigarettes at home and household cleaners that cause fumes, underlining the willingness of the hospitals of the Ministry of Health and the Population to receive any cases of disease.
Abdel Ghaffar pointed out that exposure to cold outside or inside the home can lead to a variety of pathological symptoms that occur due to the inability of the body as a whole, or parts of it, to adapt to the low temperatures and cold spells that can cause multiple damage to health.Therefore, it is necessary to warm the body and prevent the repercussions of the cold by wearing warm clothes suitable for cold or rain, and not staying outside the home in the cold, wind and rain to a lot of time.
“Abdul Ghaffar” again urged citizens to receive the Corona virus vaccine and stimulant doses to protect and reduce the infection of the Corona virus COVID, as well as the need to receive the flu vaccine in the fall, as it reduces the risk of influenza infection, in addition to protecting against simple respiratory infections, such as the common cold, and stressed the importance of wearing masks, because they protect against colds and Corona virus infection; It should be worn in crowded places, with hands washed and sanitized frequently.
Abdel Ghaffar stressed the need to determine when to go out in cold, rainy or stormy weather, pay attention to and follow the weather forecast, and be careful to wear multiple layers of warm clothing, as well as choose underwear that absorbs moisture. away from your skin, and protect yourself from wind and water and from constantly changing wet clothing, such as coats, gloves and socks, as soon as possible.
Abdel Ghaffar said that care must be taken to eat healthy meals and drink water and fluids even before going out in cold weather, as this will help maintain the sensation of heat, as well as the importance of exercising the physical movement of the hands or feet. because this helps blood flow to the limbs and skin, keeping you feeling warm.
As for the children, “Abdul Ghaffar” stressed the need to protect them from exposure to the waves of weather changes, and to take care of their good nutrition and warm them by wearing thick clothes made of materials that provide warmth and covering the child well during. sleep, adding that if children are taken out of the house, they must. Parents need to make sure babies and young children dress appropriately, making sure they are kept warm.
