Upper respiratory tract cases increased

Istanbul Provincial Health Director Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Emre Güner said that the change in season and the increase in children's contact with the opening of schools increases the possibility of the spread of upper respiratory tract infections.

Güner stated that the change in air temperature, the use of air conditioners and heaters, and not paying enough attention to clothing, nutrition and sleep patterns are also effective in the increase in infections, and noted that the possibility of children carrying viruses or infectious agents into homes increases, especially with the opening of schools.

Güner stated that viral and microbial infections may be more severe in chronically ill, debilitated or bedridden elderly people and other citizens, so necessary precautions should be taken.

Güner stated that Istanbul's hospital capacity proved itself during epidemics and earthquake periods.

Emphasizing that citizens should have a good and balanced diet and pay attention to their sleep patterns, Güner stated that precautions should be taken to minimize contamination when symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection such as runny nose, cough and sore throat are observed.

Pointing out the importance of frequent ventilation of the rooms, Güner noted that children with symptoms such as fever, runny nose or sore throat should be sent to school after they recover.

Güner stated that sleep patterns and nutrition are among the important measures that can be taken against upper respiratory tract infections, and stated that while infections are mild in people in the middle age group and children, fatal conditions can be seen in the elderly who are debilitated, bedridden and have chronic diseases.

Source: TRT Haber Sağlık RSS (Open Press / Translated Full Text)