You must be very careful to remain free of respiratory diseases in winter
With the arrival of winter is the common occurrence of respiratory diseases, especially children and elderly who are most vulnerable to this kind of illness because they have a weaker immune system than that of adults.
There are three types of respiratory diseases and various reasons for them to show up this time of year. In addition to the air becomes drier and cooler environment, there is a greater overcrowding and pollution intensifies in large urban centers.
When we breathe, the air passes through a humidification process before reaching the lungs, and in winter the air becomes drier usually this process is compromised. This makes it difficult to breath and facilitates the appearance of respiratory oenças.
Whereas because of the cold people usually stay locked indoors all together, the ease with which viruses and bacteria spread is too large. The picture is still exacerbated by pollution that tends to get higher in the colder months, because the lower temperature hinders the dispersion of pollutants in the air.
Another factor to consider is the use of warm clothing. As most
Brazil's usually has warm temperatures throughout most of the year when the cold comes, coats and blankets that were stored for a long time are taken from the closet along with the already known mites. To get rid of undesirable microorganisms, which can cause respiratory diseases, the Ministry of Health recommends washing and sun drying of rugs, blankets and wool sweaters that have been saved.
The disease can be divided into respiratory diseases
allergies, chronic lung diseases and respiratory infections. The
more common this time of year are: tonsillitis, bronchitis, flu, ear infections, pneumonia, colds, rhinitis and sinusitis. All can be prevented with some basic care. It is important to remember that those who already have clinical illness with chronic allergic or your doctor should look for in winter.
- Even the sensation of thirst was lower in winter, it's important for people to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
- The use of humidifiers or basins filled with water to increase humidity and facilitate breathing.
- Avoid very hot baths prevents the fatty layer of skin is withdrawn, which avoids that she become dry or that to appear some kind of allergy.
- Make exercise increases the breathing capacity, so do not stop moving because of the cold.
- If you have more than 60 years it is important to vaccinate against influenza to prevent.
- Avoid indoors also helps to stay away from respiratory diseases, as well as keep your bedding and clothing clean.
- Wash hands frequently to prevent you from even mild harmful germs to your mouth.
Winter is a good time to quit smoking, as smokers and people who live with them are much more likely to contract respiratory illness than other people.
- If in doubt, always consult a doctor.
* Colds: usually caused by viruses that compromise the larynx, pharynx and nasopharynx. There is a slight malaise. The symptoms are usually milder and daily routines are not interrupted. In general lasts two or three days.
* Influenza is also the causative virus (influenza virus) that has many variations and undergoes constant change. Commits the same regions of the cold adding to the trachea and bronchi. The symptoms of fever, prostration, strong malaise, cough and chest pain leads people often to interrupt their day-to-day. These are the main characteristics that distinguish the flu from the common cold. Influenza-like illness may extend for over twenty days.
* Pneumonia: the major causative agents are bacteria and viruses. The presence of cough, expectoration, chest pain or back pain, malaise, fever and shortness of breath.
