After World Pneumonia Day was celebrated on November 12, the government of Mexico Citythrough the Secretary of Health (Sedesa), recommended citizens to implement some protective measures to safeguard their lungs and, in particular, get vaccinated against the flu in this period so close to winter and with multiple climatic changes.
Getting vaccinated against the flu, wearing masks, washing hands and sneezing, as well as being well wrapped, consuming lots of liquids and citrus fruits, are measures indicated by the CDMX government, led by Claudia Sheinbaumas a repetitive and constant effort, to be protected from lung health and diseases related to respiratory conditions.
“Pneumonia is a respiratory infection that affects the lungs.by inflaming one or both alveoli which prevents them from filling with air during breathing, as well as concentrating pus, liquids or purulent material which limits the absorption of oxygen”, explained the general director of the Ajusco Medio hospital, Dr. Jesús Ortiz Ramírez.
How is pneumonia transmitted?
Before the winter season approaches, Claudia Sheinbaum He also recently announced his government’s provision of support to the most vulnerable sectors, including the delivery of nearly 7,000 hot meals and blankets to face the low temperatures.
Pneumonia is an airborne disease that is transmitted via respiratory droplets. or infected hands. It can enter the body through the nose and mouth, or by bringing the hands to the face, according to Dr. Ortiz, who also explained that the populations at greatest risk are those under 5, over 65 and smokers.
“The typical picture is rapid breathing, there may or may not be fever, cough, phlegm, chills; Also, in children, they may stop eating and have fever or hypothermia (low temperature),” said the doctor.
Likewise, He pointed out that there are two types of pneumonia, viral and bacterial.. Having said that, you advised going to hospitals to make the diagnosis and find out if it is a viral pneumonia transmitted by COVID-19 or a bacterial pneumonia typical of what has already been detailed, due to respiratory droplets or infected hands.
“The difference lies in the exams, in the case of Medium Adjustment we do a PCR or a rapid test and can be the beginning for early and timely treatment so that it is not complicated in this case by viral pneumonia due to COVID-19, that are mortal,” Jesús Ortiz specified.
Those and citizens of the capital who want to get vaccinated against the flu can do so in the 230 health centers in Mexico Cityfrom 8:30 to 15:00
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