EsSalud on alert for respiratory infections in the face of increased cold

ERP. The specialist warns that the flu begins with a fever over 38 ° C, accompanied by muscle pain, pain in the throat, head and dry cough. The Social Security of Health (EsSalud) reported that attention for respiratory processes and infections increased in outpatient and emergency departments, due to low temperatures in the hospital. the station.

The number of patients with respiratory processes increases, most of whom are mildly viral and usually resolved spontaneously within a period of 7 to 10 days " said Esaalud pneumologist Giovanna Vargas Rada.

The specialist has reported that the flu begins with a high fever, usually over 38 ° C, lasting about three days, accompanied by muscle aches, sore throats, headaches and dry cough.

] "A flu can be complicated, so it is necessary for people to distinguish a cold from a respiratory infection, the latter must be taken care of in case of emergency in order to grant timely attention. to these patients " he said.

He noted that another complication is pneumonia where there are bacterial infections that can affect every p ersons, and prevalence among older people and children under one year old

"Smokers – even if they stopped smoking – are also considered vulnerable – women who have wood-fired in rural areas, miners or chronic diseases; for them, the cold can generate a larger assignment, being the most relevant symptom increase the respiratory rate of 24 to 26 breaths per minute, which is a sign of alarm. These cases should be taken urgently, "he noted.

The doctor recommended that the public have a thermometer at home to measure the temperature, not to be safe. expose to sudden changes morning, evening and early morning Avoid cold drinks and wear warm clothes

Outpatient

Clarified that people of all ages who have noses sneezing, running and leaking, headaches, watery eyes, pain or phlegm in the throat, coughing, tiredness and a general feeling of unease, present a cold process.

He said that process is handled with medications that relieve symptoms, which should be indicated by the physician in outpatient services, where these patients can go.