Marwa Mahmoud Elias wrote Tuesday, October 24, 2023 05:30 PM
Chest and fever hospitals nationwide are preparing, at this time of the year and in preparation for the winter season, to receive all respiratory patients and those suffering from chest problems, according to the plan of the Ministry of Health that it announced earlier to raise the maximum level of readiness, in preparation for the season of the spread of viral infections.
Dr. Maher Al-Jarhi, Consultant in Chest Diseases and Deputy Director of Imbaba Fever Hospital, explained in exclusive statements to “Youm7” that the preparations currently being made inside hospitals – according to the Ministry of Health’s plan – in preparation for the start of the winter season in which there are many Viral infection And bacteria of all kinds, it is a plan aimed at providing the best service to patients.
Dr. Maher continued, among these equipment, that any viral, bacterial, or fungal infection, or new mutations, are monitored, treated, and followed up in order to prepare for them and deal quickly with them. Viral infections are sorted in hospitals to treat simple, moderate, and critical cases, to prevent the infection from worsening and changing. Bronchial pneumonia, which may be life-threatening.
Emphasizing that the Ministry provides regular and CT scan machines around the clock in hospitals, for proper and rapid diagnosis of chest and respiratory system problems.
Al-Jarhi pointed out that viral infections and colds are the most common types of infections currently spreading, coinciding with the start of a drop in temperatures in the early morning and late night hours, which is considered a good environment for virus activity and the spread of infection.
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He continued, explaining that changing body temperatures weakens the body’s defenses and changes the mechanism of the upper respiratory system, which gives viruses the opportunity to attack the body. Infection varies from one person to another according to the degree of his immunity, his age stage, and the nature of the chronic diseases from which he suffers or not.
According to Dr. Maher, these attacks may occur as bronchial colds that are easy to deal with and treat with some procedures according to each case. However, if the condition worsens, it may gradually turn into bronchial pneumonia, which results from failure to properly deal with viral colds, and here specialized intervention is performed to treat the condition. .
Dr. Maher warned against direct exposure to the cold, pointing out the necessity of protecting the nose from cold currents by placing a “keffiyeh” or mask, for example, over the nose, to warm the air entering the respiratory system, so that its temperature is adjusted to be proportional to it, and does not cause harm to the respiratory system.
A prescription to prevent viral infections with the onset of winter
In the same context, Dr. Mahmoud Bakhit, Internal Medicine Consultant, Kasr Al-Aini, advised the need to prepare for this climate suitable for viral infections, by following some important health tips, which help prevent all types of viral infections, bacteria, and others.
The most prominent of these tips are:
Avoid direct exposure to cold air, as it helps the viral infection spread and attack the body
Take care to strengthen your body’s defenses by eating healthy food and focusing on all kinds of vegetables and fruits, especially oranges, winter fruits
Ask your doctor about the doses of vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, and any other nutritional supplements your body needs
Make sure to drink water all the time and do not neglect it in the winter
Make sure to take influenza vaccine to relieve and prevent its symptoms
Refrain from smoking and all unhealthy habits, such as eating ready-made food, fried foods, and fats
Avoid taking antibiotics and cold medications unless you consult a doctor
Pay attention to increasing your sleep hours and avoid staying up late
Sports and continuous movement undoubtedly protect you from diseases and strengthen your immunity
Make sure to drink various healthy fluids starting today to hydrate your body and prevent colds
Pay attention to hygiene procedures and wash hands well
Paying attention to modifying your lifestyle for a healthy and good winter
Make sure to wear clothing appropriate for the weather, without overheating or overheating
2023-10-24 14:30:00
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