Preventive measures help reduce the risk of infections and dryness of the mucous membranes
Winter just arrived on June 20th. The season is characterized by low temperatures and dry climate, which contribute to an increase in respiratory diseases. According to the attending physician at the Universitário Ciências Médicas Hospital (HUCM-MG), Dr. Thaís Silva Nunes, these climatic conditions cause dryness of the mucous membranes and an increase in the incidence of respiratory infections.
Therefore, according to the doctor, preventive measures can help reduce the severity of cases. Look down!
1. Hydrate your body
When it’s cold it’s normal to feel less thirsty and, consequently, drink less. liquids, which intensifies the damage caused by low air humidity. It is therefore important to drink lots of water and often quantify the amount of liquids ingested. A good amount would be around 30 ml for every kilo of body weight.
2. Double your skin care
Dry skin is more prone to irritation, allergies or even infections. Therefore, use moisturizers to avoid dryness.
3. Take care of your lips
Apply the Lip balm helps prevent chapping.
4. Keep the environment humidified
Use humidifiers or place containers of water in rooms to keep them humidified.
5. Prepare properly
Wear warm, appropriate clothing to protect your body. Extreme cold makes humans more prone to infections due to reduced immunity.
6. Maintain room ventilation
The main reason why Respiratory infections A high incidence at low temperatures is due to the fact that the environments are closed, which concentrates the viruses in the air and facilitates their transmission. Keeping windows open regularly allows air to circulate and reduces the proliferation of viruses and bacteria.
7. Take care of your airways
Wash your nose with saline solution to avoid dryness and irritation.
8. Avoid hot baths
Even when it’s cold, avoid taking a very hot, prolonged bath, because it can dry out the skin.
9. Sanitize your hands
Wash your hands regularly to reduce the risk of respiratory infections.
By Eduardo Camargo
Source: Terra
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