[integrated] don't forget to wear masks to prevent respiratory diseases

People often say that autumn is over and over, but too dry air and varying temperatures also increase the incidence of respiratory diseases. Wang Huilin, director of the Department of Respiratory Medicine at the Third People's Hospital of Zhengzhou City, reminded that there are many respiratory diseases in the fall. Be sure to take preventive measures and pay attention to ventilation in the living room. Pay attention to personal protection and stay away from disease and healthy life.

Autumn respiratory diseases include allergic rhinitis, asthma, and uncomfortable symptoms such as itchy eyes, itchy nose, itchy ears, sneezing, runny nose, or chest tightness and wheezing. If it is an allergic constitution or an allergic disease has occurred, it should be prevented early in the fall, and related symptoms should be promptly treated. Secondly, the autumn respiratory tract infections are also more frequent. As the temperature difference between the day and night in the autumn increases, if the clothes cannot be added or removed in time according to changes in temperature, the immunity may be reduced due to coldness, and the incidence of respiratory infections may increase.

For the prevention of asthma, Wang Huilin advocates: First, protect yourself by wearing masks, avoid contact with possible allergens, pay attention to cleanliness, regular cleaning, and drying of bedding, etc. Second, avoid foods that can cause allergies; Third, patients who have been diagnosed with asthma can take prophylactic medication under the guidance of a doctor before symptoms appear to control asthma attacks. If symptoms associated with asthma attacks such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and recurrent wheezing cannot be resolved , should seek medical treatment in time, so as not to delay treatment.

For the general population, personal protection should also be done: 1. To reduce the number of crowded and poorly ventilated places in the high incidence of fall disease; 2. Wash hands carefully after going home; 3. Put on a mask to avoid infection; 4. Focus on room ventilation; 5. Try to ensure adequate sleep and avoid excessive fatigue.

Wang Huilin reminded that in addition to wearing masks to prevent disease, patients with cold and other respiratory infections should wear a mask. This will not only prevent the disease from being transmitted to others, but also play a role of self-protection.