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07/05/2012
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Make inhalations, local ventilation and drink plenty of water are given tips by a pediatrician
Rapid drops in temperature, like what happened in the states of Sao Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul and Rio de Janeiro in recent days, inevitably bring an increase in the number of people with colds and flu. As soon as the mercury begins to fall, there are those known symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, runny nose, fever and sore throat. There is a way to avoid being caught by these diseases?
Pediatricians Fernando Dominguez Gonzalez, Children's Hospital Candido Fontoura, suggests that in periods of cold and dry, people stay in places with better ventilation, and take good care of food, eating lots of fruits and vegetables. The fluid intake is also a measure that indicates how essential the doctor.
- It is essential that the person drink plenty of water. That baby can not be sure who will have more chances of catching a cold or flu. Not only water, as well as fruit juices: orange, cherry, passion fruit, they contain enough vitamin C.
For the pediatrician, put a bowl of water in the room is a good tip. This prevents nasal irritation and prevent respiratory problems. Likewise, it is important to use the humidifier inhalations and so there is no accumulation of bacteria at home or at work.
For those who already have respiratory problems like asthma or bronchitis, it is recommended the continued use of drugs. Besides prevention at home, there must be a medical monitoring.
The doctor inadvisable, however, the use of heating, to prevent the body is exposed to very different temperatures - the external environment and the inside, for example.
Respiratory
Children and the elderly are more susceptible to these diseases and more susceptible to allergic reactions. Gonzalez explains that, in children, immunity is still incomplete, while in the elderly, is already declining.
Rhinitis is the most common respiratory illnesses this season.
- Rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose. The causes are varied: it may be an allergy, use of irritating chemicals, medicines and even colds. But it is very common the appearance of inflammation because of the cold and the use of woolen clothing and blankets with an accumulation of dust.
A survey by the Municipal Health Secretariat of São Paulo Municipal Hospital Menino Jesus in the central region of São Paulo, shows that the number of cases of respiratory diseases increased from 30% to 40% this season.
With this cold, people prefer to stay indoors and warm. This is detrimental to health, because without ventilation, the chances of catching a viral illness or bacterial infection are higher, according to Gonzalez.
- Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges. Both viruses and bacteria can attack the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The most common symptoms are headache, nausea, vomiting and, particularly, a stiff neck. Often, the person can not even move his head so much pain she feels.
According to the pediatrician, if bacterial meningitis is not treated to an expert, and serious sequelae can lead a person to death. Therefore, prevention is essential. And, in case of symptoms of colds and flu do not pass, it is essential for a doctor.
Source: R7 News
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