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Bad weather, poor health
By: VICTOR VALLES MATA / El Siglo de Durango / Durango, DGO.
At the start of winter season was an increase of respiratory diseases in various health centers in Durango.
Demand. According to data provided by the Ministry of Health, the average daily doctor visits for respiratory diseases is one thousand 700 in the different hospitals of IMSS, ISSSTE and the state agency, including data generated by the hospitals medical care in particular . - 2 photos +
Currently, the General Hospital of the entity provides 90 to 100 percent of patient care, many of which are treated in the emergency room due to lack of space in the areas indicated.
Pneumonia and bronchitis, are the conditions that lead to ailments lists, where the main factor is the climate of these.
For Victor Hugo Rivera, pediatric pulmonologist at the institution, the responsibility also lies with parents, by carelessness or inattention to a cold or throat infection that may worsen.
In the halls of the hospital most patients seen in ages ranging less than two years, so that babies and toddlers become more vulnerable sectors of the period.
The recommendations issued by the pediatrician reiterate timely care to identify the symptoms of a disease.
As a preventive measure is suggested not to smoke because the smoke in contact with minors, will generate damage to health and make them more likely to get a respiratory infection.
*EPIDEMIC RESPIRATORY
Emphasize prevention in this winter season until the end of February, is the key to preventing a disease, said epidemiologist, Cintia Mu?oz Mora.
Among the recommendations are noted, not go out, do not use heat-generating devices and consume vitamin A, C and D, found in fruits and vegetables, avoiding respiratory diseases.
The specialist emphasized avoid self-medication as it can generate a major health problem.
Respect appropriate clothing as a preventive measure for low temperatures and high winds, recommended using thermal garments, plus hats because the head is the area that loses more heat.
He also suggested that mothers maintain ventilation and household cleaning and frequent hydration steadily in children and adults.
Infants under 23 months of age and older should go to any Health Center to receive vaccines that will strengthen their defenses.
The epidemiologist said there is alert to prevent or locate an outbreak of influenza A (H1N1), but so far there is no record of any cases of infection to visualize a future epidemic.
*PREVENTING CHILD
Children over six months may well consume milk, fruits like pears or apples, and cooked vegetables, said Victor Rivera, a pediatrician.
Identifiable symptoms to prevent respiratory complications are: runny nose, lack of appetite and fever. The condition worsened when a condition is persistent fever, breathing difficulties, collapse of ribs and wheezing.
Recommendations when coughing or sneezing are not to directly into the environment or covered with the palm of the hand, because then greets ingested food or touching surfaces where the virus will spread.
Ideally, sneeze or cough into the crook of the elbow, a form called etiquette.
When a child is sick the mothers should avoid putting it into school, it would be preferable to go to the nearest health center where besides attending to the infant, the recipe will justify the absence.
Another suggestion is pediatrician not abuse nebulizers since they have their specific characteristics, if misused, can cause a spasm bronqueal.