Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca addressed the surge in respiratory tract infections in Türkiye on Monday, significantly highlighting the elevated prevalence of the widespread chilly throughout these months.
Taking to his social media, Koca emphasised, “We are currently experiencing a notable rise in respiratory infections, especially the common cold. As we spend more time indoors with the onset of colder weather, the spread of the common cold accelerates.”
Moreover, Minister Koca shared a video by Hacettepe University’s Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology specialist, professor Serhat Ünal, providing preventive measures in opposition to the unfold of those infections.
Unal categorized respiratory tract infections into higher and decrease respiratory tract infections, mentioning that the widespread chilly is predominantly on the rise throughout the present season, characterised by signs like runny nostril, sneezing, sore throat and delicate fever not exceeding 38 levels Celsius (100.4 levels Fahrenheit).
He underscored the importance of adhering to wholesome dwelling practices as the basic safety measure in opposition to these infections. This consists of sustaining correct sleep patterns, consuming a balanced food regimen and exercising repeatedly, all of which contribute to bolstering the physique’s protection system.
Additionally, Unal emphasised the significance of sustaining a distance of a minimum of 1 meter (3.28 ft) between people throughout coughing and sneezing to curb the transmission of viruses. He additionally suggested sneezing into the elbow fairly than the hand to keep away from transferring the virus by handshakes or touching shared surfaces.
Finally, he harassed the need of frequent handwashing to forestall the unfold of infections and suggested people to keep up good hygiene practices to guard themselves and others from respiratory infections.
Source: www.dailysabah.com