Dr. Marwa Saad, Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at Ain Shams Medicine, said that food is the most important thing for people with respiratory problems with the approach of autumn.
And Saad continued, during a telephone interview with the “8 Al-Sabah” program, broadcast on the “DMC” channel, that anyone who has experienced respiratory crises must have a balanced diet, pointing out that balanced food is important for immunity, even for normal people.
She added that it is not possible to increase fat in food, stressing the need for food to have a balanced amount of vitamins.
Warning against taking medicines and antibiotics
And she warned against taking medications and antibiotics, because antibiotics negatively affect the immune system, and the microbes themselves develop and the infection unites, following up: “If someone goes through a health crisis before we think about any medications, we must see the correct diagnosis because we may need medications.”
And she continued: “People who have respiratory attacks must consult a doctor to know the medical history in detail, and to determine the appropriate treatment for the case,” adding: “We cannot see who is being treated in the way and do the same, or ask on Facebook or see recipes.
Respiratory patients should avoid dust and cigarette smoke
And she called on patients with respiratory problems to avoid the cause as much as possible, if it was dust or cigarette smoke, stressing the need for smokers to stay away from drinking cigarettes in enclosed spaces that have children, or that are not well ventilated.
She explained that dust loaded with pollen is difficult for a person to avoid, but respiratory patients should reduce exposure as much as possible, and not be in open places such as gardens during the fall.
An African country banned the drug “Paracetamol”
And about an African country banning Paracetamol for causing problems for children and liver problems, she said: “Taking medicines without a doctor’s prescription can cause problems, because it is given randomly without knowing what the child or person is suffering from, and this may cause Problems and complications arise.