Be alert! Two viruses are prevalent at the same time+high incidence of influenza! Latest reminder →

According to the press conference of the National Health and Wellness Committee, at present, with the continuous winter in various places, respiratory diseases have entered a period of high incidence. Monitoring shows that influenza is the main infectious disease of respiratory tract recently. In addition, there are rhinovirus, mycoplasma pneumoniae, respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus and so on.

According to Guangzhou Daily, recent monitoring shows that the level of influenza activity in Guangzhou has increased significantly. At present, influenza A (H3N2 subtype) and influenza B (Victoria strain) are prevalent at the same time, and influenza is gradually entering the winter epidemic period.

Respiratory diseases such as influenza, mycoplasma pneumoniae and respiratory syncytial virus infection all have symptoms such as cough and fever. How to distinguish them?

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Influenza is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza virus. Influenza patients and recessive infected people are the main sources of influenza infection, and the transmission route is mainly droplet transmission, but also through direct or indirect contact with mucous membranes such as mouth, nose and eyes.

The incubation period is 1-4 days, and the acute onset is mainly manifested as fever (high fever can occur in some cases, reaching 39-40℃), cough, sore throat, headache, myalgia and general malaise, and there may be symptoms such as chills, chills, aches and pains in muscles and joints all over the body, fatigue and loss of appetite. Some patients may be accompanied by vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, which are more common in children.

At present, it is the high incidence season of influenza, so it is recommended to vaccinate against influenza as soon as possible. People over 6 months can be vaccinated against influenza, especially children, the elderly, patients with chronic diseases and other high-risk groups. Vaccination against influenza can effectively reduce the risk of developing into severe illness and death. I hope everyone will actively vaccinate.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is mainly transmitted by droplets and direct contact, and the population is generally susceptible, and it occurs in children and adolescents over 5 years old.

Usually, when the seasons change, for example, when summer turns to autumn or autumn turns to winter, there may be local and short-lived clustering epidemics.

The main symptoms are similar to most respiratory diseases, with fever and cough as the main symptoms. Generally, the cough is severe, and it may last for 1 to 2 weeks after the fever has gone down. After children are infected with mycoplasma, most of them show upper respiratory tract infection, a small number of them are lower respiratory tract infection (possibly bronchitis or pneumonia), and a small number of them may develop into severe mycoplasma pneumonia.

At present, there is no vaccine to prevent mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, so it is forbidden to use drugs blindly.

Respiratory syncytial virus

At present, there are no syncytial virus vaccines and special therapeutic drugs on the market in China. Syncytial virus can be repeatedly infected and easily spread at home, and infection can be prevented by strengthening personal protection and other measures.

Syncytial virus

Namely respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Is one of the viruses that can cause pneumonia.

It is also one of the most common respiratory pathogens in pediatrics.

Spread through droplets and close contact

Or spread through contaminated hands and surfaces.

Symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection often appear after infection.

After infection, it may not happen immediately.

The incubation period is usually 2-8 days, after which symptoms will appear, and most children’s symptoms will disappear by themselves within 1-2 weeks.

In the early stage, most infections are confined to the upper respiratory tract, and children will have symptoms of upper respiratory tract such as nasal congestion, runny nose, cough and hoarseness.

A small number of children will develop lower respiratory tract infection, mainly manifested as bronchiolitis or pneumonia.

The baby may have wheezing or paroxysmal wheezing and shortness of breath. In severe cases, people will be agitated, and may even be accompanied by dehydration, acidosis and respiratory failure.

How about in daily life?

Scientific prevention of respiratory diseases?

1. Wash your hands frequently. Wash your hands with soap or hand sanitizer and flowing water. Cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief or paper towel when sneezing or coughing to avoid polluting your hands and the surrounding environment.

2. More ventilation. Keep the indoor air circulating, and generally ventilate 2-3 times a day at home in winter for about 30 minutes each time.

3. gather less. During the epidemic of infectious diseases in winter and spring, try not to go to crowded places and avoid contact with patients with respiratory diseases. It is recommended to wear masks when you need to go.

4. Drink plenty of boiled water. Keep the nasal mucosa moist, effectively resist the invasion of viruses, and also facilitate the excretion of toxins in the body and purify the environment in the body.

5. Eat a balanced diet and exercise properly to enhance your physical fitness (outdoor activities should be reduced in foggy days).

6. Vaccinate. Vaccine is an effective means to prevent related infectious diseases. For infectious diseases such as influenza, chickenpox and mumps, susceptible people can be prevented by vaccination in advance.

7. Once infected with infectious diseases in winter and spring, patients should take hospitalization or rest at home according to their illness and doctor’s advice, and avoid participating in group activities and entering public places. Resume daily activities such as going to school and going to work after it is not contagious.

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Don’t worry about coughing, just carry it?

Winter is the high season of influenza.

Many people suffer from cough.

In the face of chronic cough,

Some netizens questioned:

Cough, especially chronic cough,

Can you get better after carrying it?

Let’s watch together ↓

Source: Guangzhou Daily (Reporter: Wu Shen correspondent: Sui Weijian Xuan), Healthy China, Guangdong CDC.

Finishing: Heshan Rong Media Center (Heshan Radio and Television Station)

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