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http://www.lanacion.com.co/2011/04/13/ola-invernal-incrementa-enfermedades-respiratorias/
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Respiratory diseases increased winter wave
April 13, 2011 at 3:45 am
So far this year there have been 7,741 visits for acute respiratory diseases. Although one would think that dengue would be a headache, to date there have been 391 cases and fortunately no fatalities.
Sulay Leydy TORRA
THE NATION, NEIVA
Although one would think that the cold wave that strikes these days to the capital of Huila increase dengue cases in the city, records show another situation.
According to the Municipal Health Secretariat so far this year 391 have attended consultation for dengue and only 17 cases have been reported as bleeding or severe.
"These figures are lower than compared to last year. Fortunately we have not had a single case of mortality in 2011 and expect this not to. However, we have not lowered their guard and we yellowfin alert following the increase in the rainy season will continue as indicated by the Ideam "he told THE NATION Sandra Milena Lopez Aldana, Municipal Secretary of Health.
Communes where the highest number of people affected with dengue remains the Six, Eight and Nine.
"The One and 10 according to historical reports have been hit the hardest as indicated by the cases that have been notified through the Local Network of Health but we do not have yielded any casualties so far," said the official.
However, the local health network is on yellow alert.
"We are waiting to see who can shoot the number of cases because every time we have a wave like that winter has now begin to collect rainwater in different places that can facilitate the transmission of dengue. But the trend shows that he has behaved in a normal way, "Lopez said Aldana.
Focus
Once a case is identified, health professionals make the necessary accompaniment.
"The Health Network we identified a possible case of dengue, immediately proceed to the field visit in the home where the patient lives and 40 homes around. We fumigation, education and delivery of educational material, larvicide to the community of that sector, "said the head of the office.
Although last year there was an increase in cases this year so far, the picture is normal.
"We've had high peaks in relation to the half of last year where we had a disproportionate increase in cases and this led to was death in the first half of the year," said the Municipal Health Department who confirmed that in the coming days start with peridomestic spraying campaigns and domiciliary.
What is important in the rainy season is not 'let their guard down. "
"We must be vigilant and aware of risk factors, blocking the vessels, washing tanks, mowing lawns and knowing the warning signs so early to attend the health centers," said the official.
'Respiratory infections'
With the arrival of rains in Neiva, acute respiratory infections have become the largest consultation in the medical centers in the capital Huila.
According to figures released by the Municipal Health Secretariat, so far in 2011 there have been 7,741 cases of acute respiratory infections.
"In other words, arrive at medical facilities as a result of viruses, changes in temperature, respiratory tract infections in children under five years and older and pneumonia, are common in the order," said Sandra Milena Lopez Aldana, secretary Municipal Health.
To changes in climate, communities must have some care.
"You have children very warm, avoid exposure to rain, avoid sudden temperature changes, try to use mask, monitor children at home with good nutrition and hydration, are some of the recommendations," he said
Spanish to English translation
Respiratory diseases increased winter wave
April 13, 2011 at 3:45 am
So far this year there have been 7,741 visits for acute respiratory diseases. Although one would think that dengue would be a headache, to date there have been 391 cases and fortunately no fatalities.
Sulay Leydy TORRA
THE NATION, NEIVA
Although one would think that the cold wave that strikes these days to the capital of Huila increase dengue cases in the city, records show another situation.
According to the Municipal Health Secretariat so far this year 391 have attended consultation for dengue and only 17 cases have been reported as bleeding or severe.
"These figures are lower than compared to last year. Fortunately we have not had a single case of mortality in 2011 and expect this not to. However, we have not lowered their guard and we yellowfin alert following the increase in the rainy season will continue as indicated by the Ideam "he told THE NATION Sandra Milena Lopez Aldana, Municipal Secretary of Health.
Communes where the highest number of people affected with dengue remains the Six, Eight and Nine.
"The One and 10 according to historical reports have been hit the hardest as indicated by the cases that have been notified through the Local Network of Health but we do not have yielded any casualties so far," said the official.
However, the local health network is on yellow alert.
"We are waiting to see who can shoot the number of cases because every time we have a wave like that winter has now begin to collect rainwater in different places that can facilitate the transmission of dengue. But the trend shows that he has behaved in a normal way, "Lopez said Aldana.
Focus
Once a case is identified, health professionals make the necessary accompaniment.
"The Health Network we identified a possible case of dengue, immediately proceed to the field visit in the home where the patient lives and 40 homes around. We fumigation, education and delivery of educational material, larvicide to the community of that sector, "said the head of the office.
Although last year there was an increase in cases this year so far, the picture is normal.
"We've had high peaks in relation to the half of last year where we had a disproportionate increase in cases and this led to was death in the first half of the year," said the Municipal Health Department who confirmed that in the coming days start with peridomestic spraying campaigns and domiciliary.
What is important in the rainy season is not 'let their guard down. "
"We must be vigilant and aware of risk factors, blocking the vessels, washing tanks, mowing lawns and knowing the warning signs so early to attend the health centers," said the official.
'Respiratory infections'
With the arrival of rains in Neiva, acute respiratory infections have become the largest consultation in the medical centers in the capital Huila.
According to figures released by the Municipal Health Secretariat, so far in 2011 there have been 7,741 cases of acute respiratory infections.
"In other words, arrive at medical facilities as a result of viruses, changes in temperature, respiratory tract infections in children under five years and older and pneumonia, are common in the order," said Sandra Milena Lopez Aldana, secretary Municipal Health.
To changes in climate, communities must have some care.
"You have children very warm, avoid exposure to rain, avoid sudden temperature changes, try to use mask, monitor children at home with good nutrition and hydration, are some of the recommendations," he said