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Thursday, February 10, 2011 5:51
Increased cases of pneumonia and respiratory diseases
by Rocio Preciado Tlaulli Bahena
Published: Thursday, February 10, 2011 5:51. In: Society. Written by: Rocio Preciado Tlaulli Bahena. Full Text:
The main factor is the drastic change in weather and low temperatures in recent weeks, establishing health authorities.
Pneumonia cases increased by 10% Morelos, and respiratory disease between 15 and 18%, the critical factor is estimated, is the drastic change in weather and low temperatures in recent weeks.
This was announced by the head of community care of State Health Services Hugo Gonz?lez Bejarano, who said most of the cases occurred in areas where the thermometer dropped more noticeable, as in Altos region of the state.
He stated that unfortunately respiratory ailments that are not treated properly, are complicated and reach into other conditions, such as pneumonia. He explained that increased between 8 and 10% incidence of pneumonia in relation to the same period last year.
With regard to acute respiratory infections in general terms, the official said there had been "many more cases in the winter than in the past", when referring to statistics grew between 15 and 18%.
Shelter, take vitamins, drink more fluids, wash hands, no spitting, no sneezing, no self-medication, see a doctor and not go to public places are some preventive measures that have been recommended for the population to prevent the spread of such diseases.
He recalled that the population groups most vulnerable to pneumonia, involving hospital treatment, are under 5 years of age and adults over 60 years.