What to do about respiratory tract infection
Recently, with seasonal changes and temperature fluctuations, respiratory infections have become a hotly discussed health topic across the Internet. Many netizens shared their personal experiences and coping methods, and medical institutions also released relevant popular science content. This article combines the hot information of the past 10 days to sort out the prevention, symptom recognition and treatment plans for respiratory infections for you.
1. Recent data on respiratory infection hotspots
| keywords | Search volume (daily average) | Main areas of focus |
|---|---|---|
| flu symptoms | 1.2 million+ | Beijing/Shanghai/Guangdong |
| Mycoplasma pneumonia | 850,000+ | Jiangsu/Zhejiang |
| cough in children | 650,000+ | Many provinces and cities across the country |
| antibiotic use | 420,000+ | first tier cities |
| immune enhancement | 380,000+ | New first-tier cities |
2. Common types of respiratory infections
According to the latest "Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Respiratory Diseases in Winter" released by the National Health Commission, the current high incidence of respiratory infections mainly include:
| Type | Main pathogens | High-risk groups | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| common cold | Rhinovirus etc. | All ages | Runny nose/sore throat/low-grade fever |
| influenza | influenza virus | Children/elderly | High fever/muscle aches/fatigue |
| Mycoplasma pneumonia | Mycoplasma pneumoniae | Children aged 5-15 | Severe dry cough/chest pain |
| bacterial pharyngitis | Group A Streptococcus | school-age children | Sore throat/tonsillar suppuration |
3. Scientific response plan
1. Key points of home care
• Maintain 2000ml warm water intake every day
• Use a humidifier to maintain 50%-60% humidity
• When body temperature is >38.5°C, take medication as directed by your doctor
• If you have a severe cough, try honey water (over 1 year old)
2. Indications for medical treatment
| Symptoms | Recommended treatment |
|---|---|
| Persistent high fever > 3 days | seek medical attention immediately |
| difficulty breathing | emergency treatment |
| listless | Pediatric emergency |
| Cyanosis of the lips | Call 120 |
3. Principles of drug use
• Viral infections do not require antibiotics
• Use antipyretics 4-6 hours apart
• Cough suppressants should be used with caution in infants and young children
• Traditional Chinese medicine needs to be used according to syndrome differentiation
4. Latest recommendations on preventive measures
| measures | effectiveness | Special reminder |
|---|---|---|
| Vaccination | Flu vaccine 60-90% | Vaccinated before October every year |
| Wear a mask | Reduce risk by 40% | crowded places |
| wash hands frequently | Reduce infections by 30% | Seven-step hand washing method |
| Ventilation | 2-3 times a day | Each time >30 minutes |
5. Hot questions and answers
Q: Will repeated infections reduce immunity?
A: Normally not, but you need to be wary of secondary infections.
Q: Do I need to stock up on oseltamivir?
A: There is no need to stock up on medicine. This medicine must be used under the guidance of a doctor.
Q: How long does it take for a cough to require CT?
A: If symptoms persist for 2 weeks, it is recommended to seek medical attention for evaluation.
The recent number of respiratory department visits in hospitals in various places shows that the northern region has entered a period of high incidence of respiratory diseases, and the southern region is expected to peak in the next two weeks. Experts recommend focusing on the "old and young" group and reducing the risk of severe illness through scientific prevention and reasonable treatment.
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