2023-10-11 06:42:18
Get to know “influenza”, check basic symptoms Revealing the cause of infection Recommend ways to avoid risk factors Ready to tell you how to treat it.
Entering the end of the rainy season, beginning of winter. Don’t forget to regularly check your physical health to be prepared to deal with the cold and humid weather and various illnesses. “Influenza” with the number of patients only last September An increase of more than 100,000 people and cumulative patients from January to September 2023 reached 248,322 people.
In addition, there are also patients from influenza strain A or “A H1N1” which has increased in number at the end of the rainy season when the weather changes frequently like this. Let’s look at the symptoms of influenza and how to prevent it. Come in and read here.
Get to know ‘influenza’, a dangerous danger that everyone must be careful of.
Influenza, or Influenza, is an acute viral infection of the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, trachea, and lungs. It usually spreads during the rainy season. (from June to October) and in the winter (January to March) every year. Symptoms of the disease range from mild illness to severe symptoms that can lead to death.
Influenza is different from the common cold. Due to infection with different types of viruses which has resulted in the severity of the illness being different as well Influenza is caused by the influenza virus, while the common cold is caused by other types of viruses such as rhinovirus or adenovirus. Influenza usually has more severe symptoms than the common cold. and may cause serious complications.
Influenza virus or influenza virus is divided into 2 types: influenza A and influenza B. But influenza C virus, which is another common cold virus, is not counted in the influenza group. Because there is little severity and there is no importance in the epidemic.
Infection causes “Influenza”
Influenza infection is similar to that of the common cold, in that it can be contracted by breathing in droplets from the mucus, saliva, and phlegm of a person who is coughing or sneezing. Including touching hands, kissing, hugging, or using various objects with the patient. Whether it’s a glass of water, a phone, a keyboard or a towel. Then if you use your hands to rub your eyes or pick your nose, those germs will spread into the body.
for spreading infection Patients can spread the virus 1 day before symptoms appear. And can still spread the virus for another 5 days after symptoms appear. Immunocompromised patients can spread the virus for a longer time.
Moreover, nowadays there are new strains of influenza virus emerging all the time. If anyone has ever received the vaccine or have been sick with influenza before The body usually has immunity to disease. But if the new virus is similar to the old virus that used to be The body has antibodies to prevent or reduce the severity of the disease. But the level of antibodies in the body decreases with time. and when exposed to the new strain of influenza virus Existing antibodies in the body are unable to fight and protect against infection.
Symptoms of ‘influenza’ that should see a doctor
Normally, influenza patients can stay at home to recover. But for patients who are at risk of complications Due to having chronic disease You should see a doctor immediately. Observe the following symptoms:
have chest pain and also had shortness of breath Feeling dizzy, having a seizure, experiencing muscle weakness or severe muscle pain. The underlying disease has worsened or worsened, has a fever for more than 24 hours, has been sick for more than 7 days, and has green tips of the hands and feet.
In addition, for those with initial symptoms of influenza, the incubation period for the virus is approximately 1-4 days, with the average being 2 days. The symptoms of the disease are as follows.
Fever as high as 39-40 degrees, chills and sweating, loss of appetite and nausea. severe headache muscle aches Sore throat and dry cough, eye pain, runny nose, sneezing, shortness of breath, diarrhea and vomiting are common in children.
Influenza is usually a mild illness. But for patients with severe symptoms It often happens to people with chronic diseases. This may cause complications in other systems as well, such as
The pericardium is inflamed. The patient will have chest pain, be tired, short of breath, or have a heart attack. The nervous system has meningitis. The patient will have severe headaches and lethargy, respiratory system will develop, causing symptoms of bronchitis and pneumonia. The patient will feel tight in their chest and feel tired.
Influenza type A
Influenza A is one of the strains of influenza. The A strain that is currently spreading heavily in Thailand is influenza A H1N1 or what many people often call it. ‘Mexican Flu’, a disease transmitted from person to person First found in Mexico and the United States. Later it spread to many other countries. Including in Thailand
‘Influenza A H1N1’ is a new type of influenza virus that has never been found before. It is caused by a combination of genetic material from influenza viruses from humans, pigs, and birds. Patients with this new type of virus may have only mild to very severe symptoms and pneumonia, which is similar to the influenza that regularly spreads. Severe symptoms leading to death usually occur in patients between the ages of 20-40.
Risk factors that may cause infection ‘Influenza’
Influenza usually affects children aged 6 months to 5 years and adults aged 65 years and older who live or work in crowded places. People with a weakened immune system Due to being undergoing cancer treatment Blood cancer, HIV/AIDS, organ transplant Including using steroids or using immunosuppressants for a long time. People with chronic diseases, including diabetes, asthma, heart disease, liver disease, blood disease, nervous system disease. Abnormal biochemical processes respiratory problems pregnant woman Especially during the 2nd or 3rd trimester, people with obesity
Prevention of ‘influenza’
Prevention of influenza This can be done easily as follows.
Wash your hands regularly. Avoid putting your hands in your mouth or rubbing your eyes. Be careful when sharing things with others. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If you start to feel sick, you should stay at home until you recover. When you feel irritated in your throat, cough or sneeze, use a cloth to cover your mouth and nose. To prevent others from getting infected
In addition, prevention of influenza can be done by getting the flu shot. which can reduce the severity of symptoms
Vaccination to prevent influenza
Flu vaccination It is the best protection against infection. The vaccine is produced from a dead virus. It will be injected into the arm once a year. After 2 weeks of injection, the immune system will be high enough to prevent infection. For those with a history of allergic reaction to egg protein. Do not get the influenza vaccine. People who should get the influenza vaccine are patients who are at risk for complications, including:
Follow us at : People over 50 years of age, people with chronic diseases such as kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease, and people with diabetes. Women who are 3 months or more pregnant and people who live in nursing homes. Public health workers who care for chronically ill patients Family members with chronic illnesses People who will travel or study at influenza outbreak areas. People who want to reduce the infection rate and must receive the vaccine
However, be careful of yourself. and always take care of your health It is another thing that every reader should pay great attention to. When the body has been adequately restored and cared for Both in terms of eating nutritious food Getting enough rest Including regular exercise This way, no matter what season or what disease you have, your body will be able to resist illness. Far away from disease and no worries.
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