2024-09-15 06:00:01
Although weather change also invites disease, experts warn against upper respiratory tract infections and viral epidemics:
“Attention to infections and epidemics”… Sudden temperature drops and closed environments encourage disease. Speaking to CYPRUS, Dr. Sibel Siber pointed out that there are many upper respiratory tract infections in the environment, and that there are also viral epidemics and that Covid 19 tests are always positive.
How can we protect ourselves from diseases?… While giving information about how we can protect ourselves from diseases during seasonal transitions, Dr. Siber said, “Continuously ventilate closed environments, use masks in public environments, eat healthily and wash your hands frequently to increase body resistance.” he said.
Emine Gül ÖZER
The summer months are behind us, and with autumn showing itself, sudden temperature drops and weather changes take their toll on our bodies. Staying indoors for a long time, going in and out of hot and cold areas and shocking the body, invites disease.
Although symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, runny nose and cough have appeared in many people around us recently, experts are also warning against disease!
Speaking to CYPRUS, Dr. Sibel Siber said that many people who complained during this period were facing infections in the upper respiratory tract, and he highlighted that there was also an increase in cases of viral epidemics such as Covid 19.
Pointing out that infections are mainly transmitted through droplets, Siber shared the precautions and precautions that should be taken.
Dr. Sibel Sibir
“Increased upper respiratory tract infections”
Dr. Sibel Siber talked about the consultations they made with other colleagues against diseases that progress more often than usual, and said, “Normally, we don’t have many infections during the summer, but now there are many infections in the upper respiratory tract approx. In addition, there are also viral epidemics. “Covid 19 tests always come back positive.” he said.
Dr. that citizens who test positive for Covid have a mild course of the disease. Siber said, “It may progress more severely among those with low body resistance and those with chronic disease (diabetes, rheumatism, or those using drugs that suppress the immune system). “It can cause lung infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis.” he said.
“Be careful with vomiting and diarrhea!”
Saying that he also often comes to hospitals with complaints of vomiting and diarrhea, which are very common in the summer months, Siber said:
“First of all, food poisoning is the main cause of these symptoms as food can spoil very quickly in hot weather. In addition, entering contaminated ponds and seas can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Human feces contain bacteria. If this bacteria mixes with the pool or the sea, it can swallow that water and cause reactions such as fever, vomiting and diarrhoea. Another factor is viruses that cause vomiting and diarrhea that resolves spontaneously within 48-72 hours. Here too, fluid loss attracts the most attention. If the lost fluid is not replaced, other disorders related to dehydration may occur. This situation can be very dangerous, especially for children and the elderly. If he vomits even after drinking water and cannot be fed orally, he must go to the hospital. In addition, we give supplements in very mild cases. “Antibiotics are already ineffective in viral infections.”
How can we protect ourselves from infections?
Pointing out that viral infections, especially upper respiratory infections, are mostly transmitted through droplets, said Dr. Sibel Siber said, “Therefore, always ventilate the environments in which you are. We recommend that high-risk groups, even everyone, wear masks in crowded environments. “A person may feel different when wearing a mask, but especially elderly people who are in the high-risk group or people with chronic diseases should wear a mask when going to a crowded environment for a long time. ” he said.
Saying that air conditioners are currently working in all environments, but viruses spread easily in this environment by keeping windows and doors closed, Siber explained how to protect against infections while air conditioners are operating:
“Even if the air conditioner is working, it is necessary to open the windows and ventilate from time to time. In addition, sitting in a very cold environment reduces the body’s resistance. We also need to wash our hands often. Our hands are the area that most transmits infectious diseases. For example; The other person has just sneezed and you unknowingly shake hands with that person. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the issue we call hygiene. “To keep the body’s resistance high, we must pay attention to a healthy and balanced diet.”
“Protecting yourself means protecting your loved ones”
Dr. Siber said that health comes first and that we should not ignore the flu, fatigue or malaise, and he finished his words by saying that we should pay close attention to ourselves and our bodies, especially during seasonal transitions:
“Health is very important. The more you can protect yourself from these diseases and take personal precautions, the better everything will be. If even one member of the family is infected with the virus, everyone in the house is at risk. Therefore, protecting yourself also means protecting your relatives and loved ones. “Let’s pay attention to this.”
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