Specialist, Administrative Responsible for Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology of our hospital. Dr. Arzu TARAKÇI gave important information about "Increasing Respiratory Diseases in Winter".
Specialist stated that there is a significant increase in Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) with the arrival of the winter season. Dr. Arzu TARAKÇI said, “We observe that there is an increase in the number of patients applying to our outpatient clinics and emergency department with symptoms of stroke. Viruses have the opportunity to multiply more easily in cold weather. In fact, it is expected that the incidence of these infections transmitted through droplets will increase, as the frequency of being in crowded and closed environments increases during the winter months. There are a wide variety of viruses, such as viruses, influenza, parainfluenza and non-Covid-19 coronaviruses, the number of which exceeds 200. Risky patients must be protected with vaccination. Patients over 65 years of age, childhood age group, pregnant women, patients with additional chronic diseases, patients with COPD, chronic kidney disease and chronic liver disease, and patients with diabetes are among the risk groups. Vaccination should ideally be completed between September and January. However, our citizens who have not yet been vaccinated have not missed the process, they can get vaccinated until March.
To protect ourselves from viral infections, let's try not to enter closed environments, and if we have to enter, we should definitely use a mask. Let's ventilate our environment frequently and pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of our room. Let's cover our mouth and nose with a tissue to prevent secretions from spreading around when we sneeze or cough. Let's ensure our hand hygiene frequently. If we have any symptoms of respiratory infection, let's try to avoid contact with people as much as possible, and if we do, let's use a mask.
People with normal immune systems can easily overcome these infections. Let's eat natural and balanced to support our immune system. Let's consume the fresh fruits and vegetables of the season. Let's take plenty of fluids and probiotics. Let's create a good and quality sleep pattern. "Let's exercise regularly," he said.