The most common diseases in February.

            Introduction;

The most common diseases in cold weather are and everyone knows about it. These are acute respiratory infections, or acute respiratory diseases. As a result, the source of diseases is viruses and bacteria. The clinical picture of the disease is the same for them. Because, first of all, they affect the respiratory tract. Further, with the help of toxins that enter the blood, intoxication of the body occurs.

    Based on identified clinical symptoms. And also what caused the disease. Specifically, it is a virus or bacteria. In addition, the focus of damage and propagation of the disease. As a result, the body enters into combat with this disease. The most common viral diseases are Rhinovirus, Adenovirus, and Influenza. In case of bacterial-based disease – sore throat, Pneumonia.

      Rhinovirus is the main symptom;

The main property of rhinovirus is that it mainly affects the nasal mucosa. The course of the disease, as usual, proceeds without particularly pronounced intoxication. At a body temperature not exceeding + 37.5 degrees. Naturally, there is nasal congestion and dryness. However, then comes profuse discharge from the nose, light in color.

                                                                                                                                  The average phase of the disease is from 5 to 7 days. The course of the disease is mild. For this reason, no special treatment is required. The basis of treatment is plenty of hot or warm drinks and, of course, bed rest.                                                                                                                                       As additional medications, you can use nasal drops. The basis of which is sea water. When the nose is stuffy, water washes away viruses, which contributes to the narrowing of blood vessels. As a result, nasal breathing becomes easier.

    The effect of viral and bacterial infections;

                                        However, if the temperature begins to rise strongly, it makes sense to use symptomatic drugs from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.     In some cases, usually on the third or fifth day of illness, a bacterial infection is added to the rhinovirus.                                                                      In such cases, as usual, the temperature rises greatly. Up to 40 degrees. Also accompanied by symptoms such as green nasal discharge, severe headaches and general weakness. These symptoms indicate the appearance of sinusitis, or inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. If these symptoms occur, you should urgently call a doctor at home.

Adenovirus: or inflammation of the tonsils;

In practice, with such inflammations, the virus develops in the lymphoid tissues of the upper respiratory tract. As a result, the target is mainly the tonsils. Naturally, there is a sore throat and red, inflamed tonsils. But there is no plaque. In addition, the patient’s cough is dry and barking.                                                                                                                                              Severe nasal congestion, eye lacrimation. Hoarse voice. If you palpate the lymph nodes, they will be enlarged. As treatment, symptomatic use of antipyretic drugs is used. Also, gargling is mandatory. To relieve throat irritation, it is advisable to use solutions based on calendula or chamomile.

Symptoms when infected with the influenza virus;         

The development of influenza disease can occur quite quickly. When a healthy person comes into contact with an infected patient, the disease goes away from two to three hours to two days. Symptoms are muscle aches. Temperatures can rise to 40 degrees.                                                      And also, in combination, all the intoxication symptoms. But a runny nose and cough with the flu are not at all necessary. If you experience the first signs of the flu, you should immediately seek help from a doctor. Because sometimes a patient may need hospital treatment.                                                                                                                                                                    You need to call an ambulance if your temperature exceeds 40 degrees. If you experience shortness of breath, convulsions, a hemorrhagic rash on your body, or even loss of consciousness.

  Methods of treating influenza;

Of course, the treatment of viral diseases is very standard. Specifically, firstly, it is necessary to maintain the water regime. You should drink 2–3 liters of fluid per day. Be sure to adhere to bed rest. Rinse your nose and gargle. You need to eat according to your body’s needs.                                                                                                                                                          When you feel hungry, eat. And if there is no appetite, then you should not eat forcefully. Eating food is also a burden on the body. Moreover, he is struggling with a serious illness. Definitely, the body will not allow you to starve for a long time. After some time, the body will give you the command to eat food.

        Taking medications;

Rules for taking medications must be strictly followed. This applies to special

drugs. And they should be taken only when a viral infection is also associated with a bacterial infection.    Otherwise, it already threatens with very serious complications. These include: otitis (inflammation of the ear), sinusitis (paranasal sinuses), meningitis (inflammation of the membranes of the brain), myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle), and also pneumonia.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  There are no antiviral drugs that directly act on the virus. Currently, there are practically proven drugs only against influenza. Other medications have only a mediocre effect. One might say, by using roundabout actions, they stimulate the body’s immune response.

  Inflammation of the tonsils, with plaque and temperature;

Inflammation of the tonsils, or tonsillitis, is mainly of bacterial origin. The symptoms as usual are; sore throat when swallowing. Naturally, the severity of the pain depends on the degree of inflammation of the tonsils. When an intense white coating is found on them, a headache appears, a temperature of up to 40 degrees, weakness and pain in the body.                                                                                                                                          According to the conclusion of medical workers, when treating tonsillitis and other bacterial-based diseases. Prescribe the necessary antibiotic correctly and on time. In particular, with sore throat, it is necessary to start an antibiotic from the very beginning of its disease. In addition, if necessary, take antipyretic drugs. Definitely gargle with saline solution every two hours.

            Use of antibiotics;

A prerequisite is that the process of prescribing antibiotics should be handled only by your attending physician, and no one else.Because to determine for proper treatment, the required dosage of the drug, the duration of use. Since only a doctor can determine the actual condition of the patient and his allergic reactions.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Also, medical scientists have reliably established that the bacterium that causes tonsillitis tends to affect the kidneys and heart. In view of this, in case of illness, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the body. It is also necessary to examine the patient’s condition approximately a month after recovery.

      Pneumonia or pneumonia;

                                                                                                                             The essence of pneumonia, or pneumonia, is that bacteria enter the lungs and damage the lung tissue. Symptoms of the disease are: high temperature, even above 38 degrees. In addition, cough with sputum, shortness of breath. Chest pain, weakness, and sweating at night.                                                                                                                                          It is very important that only a medical professional determines the prescription of treatment and diagnosis of the disease. Because self-medication is strictly prohibited. The specialist will order tests and conduct an X-ray examination of the chest. Treatment is carried out in a hospital setting.

  Undesirable procedures during treatment;

Once again I would like to warn you. Never, under any circumstances, self-medicate. This can only harm your health. A very large number of people, with a viral infection, start taking antibiotics. Let me remind you that the treatment of viral diseases has nothing to do with the use of antibiotics.                                                                                                                                Please note that gargling also requires medications prescribed by your doctor. Because incorrect use can cause chemical burns. When treating certain diseases, it is not advisable to use some traditional methods. For example, steam inhalations, foot baths and mustard plasters.                                                                                                                                                As doctors say, the effectiveness of using such folk remedies for these types of diseases has not been proven. When the lower extremities warm up, body temperature may rise even higher. And when applying mustard plasters, the oil from them can lead to bronchospasm. Those. severe shortness of breath, which can only be calmed in the hospital.

   Prevention measures;

You can protect yourself from viral infection by getting vaccinated. However, I would like to say right away that it will not completely protect against infection. But the course of the disease will be mild and will protect against serious complications.                                                                                                                                                                                                                You also need to protect yourself by visiting crowded places, spending more time in the fresh air, and washing your hands. Be sure to rinse your throat with saline solution and put drops in your nose. Maintain a correct and healthy lifestyle, work and rest schedule. And of course, eat properly and fully.