2023-11-17 19:56:45
In the autumn-winter season, the respiratory diseases They get worse, especially in children and older adults. That is, with sudden changes in temperature, these types of diseases increase and, to prevent them, it is essential to strengthen hygiene measures, consume plenty of fluids and attend to vaccination campaigns, among other actions.
Influenza and bronchitis, among the respiratory diseases with the greatest presence
The most common respiratory diseases are, among others:
Influenza Rhinopharyngitis (affects the nose and pharynx) Broncheolitis Bronchitis Pneumonia Chronic bronchitis Pulmonary emphysema Asthma
Los population groups The most vulnerable are those who are at the extremes of life: boys and girls, older adults, pregnant women or those who suffer from a chronic disease such as diabetes.
Symptoms must be identified in a timely manner to determine if it is an infection that requires antimicrobial treatment. Thus, if there is no fever, pain and only a cold with clear mucus occurs, it is advisable to stay at home, take care of yourself and take medications that reduce the discomfort, in addition to trying to have a humid environment with a vaporizer and waiting at rest for the favorable evolution. of discomfort.
You should never resort to self-medication
On the contrary, if there is a fever higher than 38 degrees, there is pain in the chest, breathing is difficult and there is wheezing, you should go to the doctor to obtain a timely diagnosis and initiate appropriate treatment, since, under no circumstances, should self-medication be resorted to, as this could further complicate the disease.
Every year, Social Security grants around 5 million 694 thousand 604 consultations for respiratory diseases, of which 1 million 903 thousand 098 are boys and girls from 0 to 9 years of age and 1 million 607 thousand 899 are people aged 60 and more years.
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