Each season of the year has its own climatic and behavioral changes that affect the lives of individuals greatly, and with the advent of the autumn and winter seasons, temperatures and humidity begin to decrease.
Most people tend to close doors and windows for fear of cold, which helps in securing a suitable environment for the spread of viruses and bacteria and their stay for a longer period in the air, and thus the higher chance of transmission from one person to another, causing infection and disease outbreaks.
Dr. Ayman Sakali spoke to Anadolu Agency;
Advance 9 medical tips for maintaining a healthy respiratory system in the fall.
Sakali said that "the most common respiratory diseases are influenza, cold, cough and pharyngitis, and they are also the most infectious diseases," noting that "recently new strains of viruses have appeared, including Corona and the new Delta and Beta."
He added, "It is necessary to take the necessary measures to protect ourselves and our families from these diseases, as it was said that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure."
Here are the tips given by Dr. Sakali:
Medical masks have proven very effective in maintaining safety, as they are a barrier and a first line of defense against external viruses, by wearing them that provide protection for the individual and his family from those infectious diseases.
Accustom the body to take the breath from the nose instead of the mouth, as the hairs inside the nose purify, warm and humidify the air through the channels before it enters the lungs.
The nose is the natural pathway for air to enter and exit the body, and when breathing through the mouth, viruses easily enter the respiratory system, causing diseases.
Medical masks have proven to be very effective in maintaining safety (Pixabi)
Attention to the difference in temperature between indoors and cold outside the house, as it is possible to drink a glass of water before going out, in order to adjust the body temperature and prepare it, and to put a scarf on the nose at very low temperatures, or not to be exposed to cold air when leaving a warm bath, for example.
Attention to personal hygiene permanently and continuously, washing hands when coming from outside for a period of no less than 20 seconds, and massaging them well, because most respiratory diseases are transmitted through handshakes or touching places where viruses are located, and not using other people’s tools and purposes, and alerting children to that, children are more likely to use the purposes of their colleagues At school.
Stay away from crowded places, and if you must be there, you should not stay for a long time, and there should be a distance of no less than one and a half meters between us and other people as much as possible.
It is necessary to take the necessary measures to protect ourselves and our families from these diseases, as it was said that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure (Pixabe).
Maintaining body moisture, by drinking sufficient fluids, as it moisturizes the respiratory system, which makes breathing easier and reduces lung secretions, and a lot of warm drinks, which are one of the most important things that provide the body with energy during work or study, and even help in preventing influenza and common cold. Cold and winter diseases in general.
It is best to drink warm drinks rich in vitamin C, such as ginger, lemon and orange, because they give warmth and at the same time help prevent respiratory diseases, such as colds or coughs.
Ventilate the house from time to time, as heaters dry the air in the closed room, and thus dry the mucous layer, which in turn purifies the air entering the nose from viruses, which leads to disease.
The necessary vaccinations should be taken against respiratory diseases, such as influenza and corona.