The Ministry of Health and Population announced a number of important advice to citizens, in conjunction with the warnings of the Meteorological Authority, that the country will witness, starting from today, Saturday, the first state of instability in the autumn season, interspersed with weather fluctuations.
Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, explained that the autumn season is characterized by its fluctuations in the weather, which intersperse its days between the weather Hot during the day and cold at night, as well as waves of weather fluctuations and rain, and these fluctuations in the weather lead to complications in patients with allergies and sinusitis.
Abdul Ghaffar said that the symptoms of sinus infections intensify in the transitional seasons, namely autumn and spring, due to fluctuations in temperature throughout the day, as well as increased wind and dust activity, noting that sinus allergy patients need to follow some advice to protect against any complications, They may show some of the symptoms that indicate acute sinusitis such as thick secretions from the nose, usually yellow to green, nasal congestion or blockage, facial pain, a body temperature of 38 degrees, fatigue, cough, and difficulty or inability to smell Ear pressure or fullness, headache.
Abdel Ghaffar presented a number of tips for sinus patients in the fall, including washing the nose with saline solutions or sprays to reduce secretions, getting rid of irritants and allergies, drinking enough water daily, putting warm compresses on the face to relieve pain, avoiding the causes of nasal irritation such as Drinking cigarettes inside the house and household cleaners that cause fumes, stressing the readiness of the Ministry of Health and Population hospitals to receive any sick cases.
Abdel Ghaffar pointed out that exposure to cold weather outside or inside the house can lead to a variety of pathological symptoms that occur as a result of the inability of the body as a whole, or parts of it, to adapt to low temperatures and cold waves that may lead to multiple health damages. Therefore, it is necessary to warm the body and prevent the repercussions of the cold weather by wearing heavy clothes suitable for cold or rainy conditions, and not to be outside the house in the cold, wind and rain for a long time.
“Abdul Ghaffar” again called on citizens to get the Corona virus vaccine and the stimulating doses to protect and reduce the infection of the Corona virus COVID, as well as the need to receive the influenza vaccine in the fall, as it reduces the risks of infection with influenza, in addition to that it protects against simple respiratory infections, such as the common cold. cold, and he stressed the importance of wearing masks, because they protect against colds and infection with the Corona virus; It should be worn in crowded places, with our hands washing and sanitizing frequently.
Abdel Ghaffar stressed the need to determine the time to go out in cold, rainy or stormy weather, pay attention to weather forecasts and follow them, and be careful to wear multiple layers of heavy clothes, as well as choose underwear that absorbs moisture from the skin, and be protective from wind and water, and the constant change of wet clothes. , such as coats, gloves and socks as soon as possible.
Abdel Ghaffar said that care should be taken to eat healthy meals and drink water and fluids even before going out in cold weather, because this will help to keep the feeling of warmth, in addition to the importance of exercising physical movement in the hands or feet, because this helps blood flow to the limbs and skin. Continuing to feel warm.
With regard to children, “Abdul Ghaffar” stressed the need to protect them from exposure to waves of weather fluctuations, and to take care of their good nutrition and warm them by wearing thick clothes made of materials that provide warmth, and covering the child well during the sleeping period, adding that if children are taken outside the house, they must Parents should ensure that infants and young children dress appropriately, while ensuring that they are kept warm.