How to tell the flu or cold, the dean to respond
Recently, Minister of Health and Welfare, Chen Shijong, was concerned about the recent flu-gathering incident at the Taipei City Hospital and the Peace District Hospital. Professor Zhang Shanyu, the commander of the Taipei District Circuit in the Medical Network for the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Director Zhou Zhihao of the Agency for Disease Control and Director Huang Shiji from the Taiwan Bureau of Health and President of the Taipei City Union Hospital, Huang Shengjian, as and other site visits.
So far there have been a total of 15 cases involving 2 serious deaths, and since January 25 no new cases have emerged, indicating that the epidemic is effectively controlled. The Department of Disease Control and the Bureau of Health in Taipei will continue to monitor and monitor 81 related contact from the incident until February 2.
In the season when it is most inclined to get cold, before this most common threat to personal health, the public knows about it. The preventive medical institution specifically answers public questions about the flu.
Chen Jianzhi, dean of Chuangjian preventive medicineThe official name of the common cold is said to be an acute infection of the upper respiratory tract, and it is estimated that there are more than two hundred types of viruses capable of causing a general cold. Bird flu (influenza) is an infection caused by the "influenza virus". Because both of them can easily cause inflammation in the nose, throat, and bronchus, even medical personnel often can not completely differentiate.
Chen Jianzhi stressed that usually the common cold is limited to the nasal cavity and throat (upper respiratory tract), causing sore throat, nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, etc. Sometimes a complication of otitis media, bronchitis, loud corditis, high fever or pneumonia is rare.
After that, there may be symptoms such as sore throat, nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, gastrointestinal inconveniences. Severe cases may have complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, and myocarditis. .
The next is a joint preventive medical institution to establish common Q & A for influenza
Why are colds and blondes particularly good in winter?
In fact, there are too many viruses that cause a common cold for almost a year. The low temperature itself is not a cause of cold or flu.
The usual habit of feeling the virus is usually that heat is not afraid of cold and is more active at low temperatures. Therefore, under cold temperature, the case of influenza will increase greatly in winter. In addition, people often stay in shelter to avoid cold in the winter. The more limited and losing space, the more frequent contact between humans, the easier the virus spreads, and the incidence of colds and flu is particularly high in winter.
How to avoid cold or flu of your family?
How to avoid "one person catches the cold, the family falls" situation, the self-requirement for personal hygiene is the most important.
Because sneaky coughs and coughs are contagious, they should be used at all times in toilet paper, wipes, facial tissues or sleeves to catch the virus in droplets.
The safest way to do this is to wear a mask and try to keep your child's distance more than one meter (avoiding drops). Remember that any used toilet paper, face mask or mask is covered with a virus and should be removed as soon as possible. In the trash can and often wash your hands to avoid accidental family members touching accessories, accessories, desktops, or toys contaminated with viruses.
How to prevent cold or flu?
Balanced diet and regular exercise are the only ways to develop appropriate physical resistance. In addition, washing hands, wearing masks and influenza vaccines are three magical weapons to prevent viral infections.
The hand is the most accessible channel for the human body. We often do not know how to touch masses, chairs, churches, daily necessities, etc. Which patient touches and inadvertently creates many possibilities for contact with the virus. If you can develop a hand washing habit, it will naturally reduce your chances of getting a contact with an infection.
In a crowded environment, the virus can be transmitted through air or drops, and the mask is the best shield. Please remember to wash your hands immediately after removing the mask. Because the mask is worn for a while, it's hard to keep the surface from getting some viruses immediately to wash your hands to avoid the chances of infection.
Although the protection of influenza vaccines is still limited (the official requirements are from 70% to 90% for healthy adults and 50% to 60% for the elderly), but it is better than no defense against influenza. It is guaranteed. Therefore, in addition to several people who are not fit for physical fitness, they are encouraged to receive influenza vaccination every year.
What should you pay attention when you get on a flu or a flu?
Most colds or flu, through the heaviest days or weeks, will not cure after immunological mobilization will succeed. Regardless of whether it is a prescription or a medication, it can not change the course of the disease, but it can usually reduce the discomfort caused by fever, pain, nose, thick saliva, etc.
In addition, adequate rest and supplements in water can help to ease or avoid worsening of symptoms. Regardless of the nasal cavity, mouth, throat … The entire respiratory tract is covered by mucous epithelium. The dried environment is not suitable for normal protection of the mucous membrane and can easily worsen symptoms such as sore throat, cough and sputum sweet. It is recommended to add warm boiled water, pure soup, tea and other drinks, but coffee, alcoholic beverages, sugars, sweet, savory, fried and oily foods are prone to dehydration, dry mouth or sputum. You should try to avoid it.